Graphics Programs Reference
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click again. The first click sets the starting anchor point, and the second click sets
the ending anchor point of the line. To constrain the straight line vertically, hori-
zontally, or along a 45° diagonal, press the Shift key as you click to create the
second anchor point with the Pen tool.
drag to set the direction of the curve, and then click to end the curve.
dows) key and drag the direction handle on the end point of the curve to change
the direction of the path. Continue dragging to draw the next curved segment on
the path.
tool ( ) to select the anchor point, and then use the Anchor Point tool ( ) to drag
a direction handle to change the direction. Another method is to choose a point or
points with the Direct Selection tool, and then click the Convert Selected Anchor
Points To Corner button ( ) in the Control panel.
segment to move it, or drag a direction handle on an anchor point to adjust the
length and shape of the segment. Dragging a path segment with the Direct Selec-
tion tool or pressing the Option/Alt key and dragging a path segment with the Pen
tool is another way to reshape a path.
Tools panel to open the Pencil Tool Options dialog box. There you can change the
smoothness, fidelity, and other options.