Create curved paths using the Arc tool

The Arc tool lets you create and modify arcs.

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Use the Arc tool to create curved paths in a few simple steps.

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  1. Select the Arc   tool.

  2. Drag on the artboard to draw an arc.

  3. Double-click the Arc   tool to open the Arc Segment Tools Options dialog box. Customize the Arc tool's Length X-Axis, Length Y-Axis, Type, Base Along, Slope, and Fill Arc settings.

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