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Averaging anchor points
The Average command lets you move two or more anchor points (on the same path or on
different paths) to a position that is the average of their current locations.
To average anchor points:
1 Use the direct-selection tool to select two or more anchor points. (See
objects" on page 97.)
2 Choose Object > Path > Average.
3 Choose to average along both axes, or the horizontal (x) axis only, or the vertical (y) axis
only, and click OK.
Joining endpoints
The Join command connects the endpoints of an open path to create a closed path or
joins the endpoints of two open paths.
If you join two coincident endpoints (endpoints on top of each other), they are replaced
with a single anchor point. If you join two noncoincident endpoints, a path is drawn
between the two points.
To join two endpoints:
1 Use the direct-selection tool to select the endpoints. (See
page 97.) If the endpoints are coincident (on top of each other), drag a marquee through
both endpoints to select them.
2 Choose Object > Path > Join. A line is drawn, joining the two endpoints.
3 If the endpoints are coincident, select the Corner option (the default) or the Smooth
option to specify the type of join you want.
4 Click OK.
Drag a marquee through the coincident anchor points to select them (left), and choose the Join
command (right).
Drawing shapes
You can create many objects in Adobe Illustrator by starting with basic shapes. The tools in
Illustrator let you easily create rectangles, ellipses, polygons, spirals, and stars.
Drawing rectangles and ellipses
Adobe Illustrator provides two rectangle tools and one ellipse tool that let you quickly
create these common graphic objects:
The rectangle, rounded-rectangle, and ellipse tools let you draw rectangles (including
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squares) and ellipses (including circles) by dragging from one corner of the rectangle or
edge of the ellipse to the opposite corner or edge.
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