Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
Continue to add anchor points and direction handles.
Do any of the following to complete the shape as a:
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Open Path.
Click the Pen tool or any other tool on the Tools panel, or
Ctrl+click (Win) or
+click (Mac) outside the new shape to deselect it.
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Closed Path.
Point to the starting anchor point, and then click it.
Setting Anchor Point Preferences
Illustrator's Selection & Anchor Displays preferences allow you to set selection and an-
chor options. The Anchor Display options allow you to determine how handles and an-
chors appear on the screen. As you work with anchor points, it's easier to select them
when they appear highlighted on a mouse over, which you can enable in this dialog box.