Select the Pencil (N) tool and drag it on the canvas to draw a freeform path. Press Shift as you drag to draw a straight line.
- Illustrator on the web (Beta) user guide
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Get set up
- Learn the basics
- Access the app
- Preferences and settings
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Start projects
- Access files
- Create documents
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Add and edit artwork
- Create shapes
- Create text
- Add colors
- Draw and edit paths
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Share and export
- Share and collaborate
- Save and export
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Troubleshooting
- Application crash
- File issues
Adobe MAX
The Creativity Conference
Oct 14–16 Miami Beach and online
Adobe MAX
The Creativity Conference
Oct 14–16 Miami Beach and online
Adobe MAX
The Creativity Conference
Oct 14–16 Miami Beach and online
Adobe MAX
The Creativity Conference
Oct 14–16 Miami Beach and online
- Illustrator on the web (Beta) user guide
-
Get set up
- Learn the basics
- Access the app
- Preferences and settings
-
Start projects
- Access files
- Create documents
-
Add and edit artwork
- Create shapes
- Create text
- Add colors
- Draw and edit paths
-
Share and export
- Share and collaborate
- Save and export
-
Troubleshooting
- Application crash
- File issues
Draw with the Pencil tool
Last updated on
Sep 9, 2024
Learn how to draw freeform paths in a few simple steps.
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To set the smoothing of the Pencil tool, select the icon at the lower side of the toolbar and use the slider to choose a value.
Adobe MAX
The Creativity Conference
Oct 14–16 Miami Beach and online
Adobe MAX
The Creativity Conference
Oct 14–16 Miami Beach and online
Adobe MAX
The Creativity Conference
Oct 14–16 Miami Beach and online
Adobe MAX
The Creativity Conference
Oct 14–16 Miami Beach and online