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To convert a corner point to a smooth point, drag direction lines out of the corner point.
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Dragging direction lines out of corner point to create smooth point
To convert a smooth point to a corner point without using direction lines, click
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a smooth point.
Clicking smooth point to create corner point
To convert a corner point without using direction lines to a corner point with
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independent direction lines, first drag direction lines out of a corner point (making it
a smooth point). Release the mouse button, and then drag either direction line.
To convert a smooth point to a corner point with independent direction lines, drag
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either direction line.
Converting smooth point to corner point
To temporarily switch from the convert-direction-point tool to the last-used selection
tool, press Ctrl (Windows) or Command (Mac OS).
Adjusting straight and curved segments
You can modify the shape of a path by moving any of its anchor points, or by moving the
direction lines attached to a curve segment. Editing existing segments is slightly different
from drawing them. Keep the following guidelines in mind as you adjust existing
segments:
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