ACE Vector Tools, Type, and Libraries 2

Question 1

Which Pen tool mode creates a path segment that curves smoothly through anchor points without corner handles?

Accepted Answer

Curvature Pen tool

Answer

The Curvature Pen tool automatically creates smooth curves through anchor points, requiring no handle dragging.

Question 2

In Photoshop, what happens when you Alt-click (Option-click) an anchor point with the Convert Point tool?

Accepted Answer

It converts a smooth point to a corner point

Answer

Alt/Option-clicking a smooth anchor point with Convert Point tool retracts its handles, converting it to a corner point.

Question 3

Which Character panel setting controls the distance between a specific pair of letters?

Accepted Answer

Kerning

Answer

Kerning adjusts space between a specific pair of characters, whereas tracking adjusts spacing uniformly across a range.

Question 4

What is the keyboard shortcut to switch between point type and paragraph type after placing a text layer?

Accepted Answer

Right-click the layer and choose Convert to Paragraph/Point Text

Answer

Right-clicking a type layer in the Layers panel offers 'Convert to Paragraph Text' or 'Convert to Point Text' depending on current state.

Question 5

When using the Shape tool in 'Path' mode instead of 'Shape' mode, what is NOT created?

Accepted Answer

A new filled shape layer

Answer

Path mode creates only a work path with no fill or stroke; no shape layer is added to the Layers panel.

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