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2 Reposition the pen tool, drag to create a curve with a second smooth point, and then
hold down Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac OS) as you drag the direction line to set the
slope of the next curve. Then release the key and the mouse button. This converts the
smooth point to a corner point by splitting the direction lines.
A B
A. Dragging a new smooth point B. Pressing Alt/Option to split direction lines while
dragging, and swinging direction line up C. Result after releasing mouse button
3 Reposition the pen tool where you want the second curved segment to end, and drag a
new smooth point to complete the second curved segment.
Dragging a new smooth point (left) to complete the second segment (right)
Adjusting path segments
You can change the shape of a path by adding, deleting, or moving the path's anchor
points. To adjust a curved segment, move one or more of its anchor points or direction
lines. You can also adjust a path by converting smooth points to corner points, and vice
versa.
Adding, deleting, and converting anchor points
You can add or delete anchor points on any path. Additional anchor points can give you
more control over the path, or extend an open path. You can also connect two open paths.
Similarly, you can delete anchor points to change the shape of a path or to simplify the
path. It's a good idea to reduce the complexity of the path by deleting any unnecessary
points.
The pen tool automatically changes to the add-anchor-point tool
point tool when you position it over a selected path. The add-anchor-point tool adds
the kind of point (corner or smooth) needed to preserve the existing shape of the path.
Note: You must delete anchor points by using the delete-anchor-point tool. The Delete,
Backspace, and Clear keys and the Edit > Cut or Edit > Clear commands always delete the
entire path, even if you select an anchor point on the path.
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