Select the Pen (P) tool.
- Illustrator on the web (Beta) user guide
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Get set up
- Learn the basics
- Access the app
- Preferences and settings
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Start projects
- Access files
- Create documents
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Add and edit artwork
- Create shapes
- Create text
- Add colors
- Draw and edit paths
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Share and export
- Share and collaborate
- Save and export
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Troubleshooting
- Application crash
- File issues
Adobe MAX
The Creativity Conference
Oct 14–16 Miami Beach and online
Adobe MAX
The Creativity Conference
Oct 14–16 Miami Beach and online
Adobe MAX
The Creativity Conference
Oct 14–16 Miami Beach and online
Adobe MAX
The Creativity Conference
Oct 14–16 Miami Beach and online
- Illustrator on the web (Beta) user guide
-
Get set up
- Learn the basics
- Access the app
- Preferences and settings
-
Start projects
- Access files
- Create documents
-
Add and edit artwork
- Create shapes
- Create text
- Add colors
- Draw and edit paths
-
Share and export
- Share and collaborate
- Save and export
-
Troubleshooting
- Application crash
- File issues
Draw with the Pen tool
Learn how to draw straight and curved paths in a few simple steps.
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Illustrator on the web (Beta) is available for testing and feedback as part of your Illustrator subscription. Try it now to discover new features.
Draw straight lines
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Click anywhere on the canvas to set the anchor point.
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Move the pointer and click again to draw a line. Press Shift as you click to draw a straight line.
Draw curves
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Select the Pen (P) tool.
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Drag on the canvas and release to create direction handles for the anchor point.
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Drag again to set the slope of the curve segment, and then release.
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To add an anchor point and adjust the handles, select anywhere on the path using the Pen tool when the pointer shows the icon.
To delete an anchor point, select the anchor point when the pointer shows the icon.
Adobe MAX
The Creativity Conference
Oct 14–16 Miami Beach and online
Adobe MAX
The Creativity Conference
Oct 14–16 Miami Beach and online
Adobe MAX
The Creativity Conference
Oct 14–16 Miami Beach and online
Adobe MAX
The Creativity Conference
Oct 14–16 Miami Beach and online