Adobe Illustrator Working with the Pen Tool 2

Question 1

To convert a smooth anchor point into a corner point while drawing with the Pen tool, which key do you hold while dragging the direction handle?

Accepted Answer

Alt/Option

Answer

Holding Alt/Option lets you drag a single direction handle independently, breaking the smooth point into a corner point.

Question 2

Which tool, accessed by holding the Pen tool, removes an existing anchor point from a path without breaking it?

Accepted Answer

Delete Anchor Point tool

Answer

The Delete Anchor Point tool removes a point while keeping the path continuous.

Question 3

What does holding the Spacebar do while you are mid-drag creating an anchor point with the Pen tool?

Accepted Answer

Repositions the anchor point being placed

Answer

Holding the Spacebar temporarily lets you move the anchor point as you place it before releasing the mouse.

Question 4

When the Pen tool shows a small 'o' (circle) icon next to it, what action will clicking perform?

Accepted Answer

Close the open path

Answer

The circle icon appears over the starting anchor, indicating a click will close the path.

Question 5

Which keyboard shortcut temporarily switches the Pen tool to the Direct Selection tool to adjust a point?

Accepted Answer

Hold Ctrl/Cmd

Answer

Holding Ctrl/Cmd while using the Pen tool gives temporary access to the last-used selection tool, typically Direct Selection.

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