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Path Editing


    Result

    Action

    convert anchor point tool (convert-anchor-point tool)

     the pen tool + Option key

     the delete-anchor-point tool icon indicates switching between tools  the add-anchor-point tool

    Option key

     the add-anchor-point tool

     the scissors tool + Option key

    Edits existing path

     the pencil tool -drag (while drawing over or near selected path)

    Closes path over start point

    Click start point with the pen

     the smooth tool (smooth tool)

     the pencil tool + Option key

    Moves anchor point and handles while drawing

     the pen tool + spacebar

    Creates closed path while drawing

     the pencil tool or  the paintbrush tool + Option key -drag

    Connects path to end of another path

     the pencil tool + Command key -drag

    Cuts along straight line

     the knife tool + Option key

    Cuts at 45°/90° increments

     the knife tool + Option key + Shift key

    Moves mesh point along path

     the mesh tool + Shift key -drag mesh point

    Adds mesh point using existing object color

     the mesh tool + Shift key -click path

    Removes mesh point

     the mesh tool + Option key -click mesh point

    Turns shape mode buttons into Pathfinder commands

    Option key + Shape mode

    Command key Command Option key Option Shift key Shift key Key