Graphics Programs Reference
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er. This is called Pen tool preview (or Rubber Band). Later, as you create curved
paths, it will make drawing them easier.
Tip
You can turn off the Pen tool preview by choosing Illustrator > Preferen-
ces > Selection & Anchor Display (Mac OS) or Edit > Preferences >
Selection & Anchor Display (Windows) to open the Preferences dialog
box. In the dialog box, with the Selection & Anchor Display category op-
tions showing, deselect Enable Rubber Band for Pen and Curvature Tool.
The asterisk has disappeared, indicating that you are now drawing a path.
8.
Position the pointer down and to the right of the original point, and click to create
the next anchor point in the path.
Note
The first segment you draw is not visible until you click to create a second
anchor point. If the path looks curved, you have accidentally dragged with
the Pen tool; choose Edit > Undo Pen, and then click again.
9.
Click a third anchor point beneath the initial anchor point to create a zigzag pat-
tern. Create a zigzag that has a total of six anchor points, which means you will
click the artboard three more times.
