Keys for editing paths


    Result

    Windows Action

    Mac OS Action

    Switch Pen tool to Convert Anchor Point tool

    Alt

    Option

    Switch between Add Anchor Point tool and Delete Anchor Point tool

    Alt

    Option

    Switch Scissors tool to Add Anchor Point tool

    Alt

    Option

    Switch Pencil tool to Smooth tool

    Alt

    Option

    Move current anchor point while drawing with Pen tool

    Spacebar-drag

    Spacebar-drag

    Cut a straight line with Knife tool

    Alt-drag

    Option-drag

    Cut at 45° or 90° with Knife tool

    Shift + Alt-drag

    Shift + Option-drag

    Turn shape mode buttons in Pathfinder palette into Pathfinder commands

    Alt + Shape mode

    Option + Shape mode