Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
4.
In the Tools panel, select the Direct Selection tool ( ) and when the pointer
changes ( ), click the path to reveal all of the anchor points. Position the pointer
over one of the anchor points and the anchor point will become larger than the oth-
ers, and the pointer will show a small box with a dot in the center ( ) next to it
(the following figure shows this). Both of these indicate that if you click, you will
select the anchor point. Click to select the anchor point and the selected anchor
point is filled (looks solid), whereas the deselected anchor points are still hollow.
Note
When you position the pointer over a line segment that is not already se-
lected, a black, solid square appears next to the Direct Selection tool
pointer, indicating that you will select a line segment.
5.
Drag the anchor point to the left a bit to reposition it.
The anchor point moves, but the others remain stationary. This is one method for
