Select the Pen (P) tool.
Last updated on
Sep 9, 2024
Learn how to draw straight and curved paths in a few simple steps.
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Draw straight lines
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Click anywhere on the canvas to set the anchor point.
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Move the pointer and click again to draw a line. Press Shift as you click to draw a straight line.
Draw curves
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Select the Pen (P) tool.
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Drag on the canvas and release to create direction handles for the anchor point.
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Drag again to set the slope of the curve segment, and then release.
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To add an anchor point and adjust the handles, select anywhere on the path using the Pen tool when the pointer shows the icon.
Tip:
To delete an anchor point, select the anchor point when the pointer shows the icon.
