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Modify the path

The line segment between the number 2 and 3 dots does not follow the curve. You will use the Object inspector to modify the path. The Object inspector displays the attributes of a selected object.

1

In the Tools panel, click the Pointer tool. With the path on page 1 selected, click the number 2 point so that its handle appears.

2

Choose Window > Inspectors > Object.

3

In the Object inspector, select the Corner Point button to change the curved point to a corner point.

Moving a curve point handle can affect adjacent path segments. Corner point handles move independently of each other, which lets you adjust adjacent path segments one at a time.

4

Drag the handle for the number 2 point until the line segment follows the guide.

Note: For more information about modifying your shape, refer to the steps you learned in the Working with Paths lesson (additionally, see Reshaping a path).