Graphics Programs Reference
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12.
Choose Select > Deselect, and then choose File > Save.
Joining paths
Suppose you draw a āUā shape and later decide you want to close the shape, essentially
joining the ends of the āUā with a straight path. If you select the path, you can use the Join
command to create a line segment between the end points, closing the path. When more
than one open path is selected, you can join them together to create a closed path. You can
also join the end points of two separate paths. Next, you will join the two paths to create a
single closed path.
1.
Select the Selection tool ( ) in the Tools panel. Drag a selection marquee across
the two paths. Make sure not to select the line you just drew.
2.
Choose Object > Path > Join. Notice that the anchor points on the left side of the
paths are now joined with a path.
3.
Choose Object > Path > Join once more.
Tip
If you want to join specific anchor points from separate paths, select the
anchor points and press Command+J (Mac OS) or Ctrl+J (Windows).
4.
Choose Select > Deselect to see the closed path.
When you apply the Join command to two or more open paths, Illustrator first
looks for and joins the paths that have end points stationed closest to each other.
This process is repeated every time you apply the Join command until all paths are
joined.