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Convert path segments to straight or curved points



Straight path segments are intersected by corner points. Curved path segments contain curve points.


You can convert a straight segment to a curved segment and vice versa by converting its point.

Convert a corner point to a curve point

  1. In the Tools panel, select the Pen tool.

  2. Click a corner point on a selected path and drag away from it.

    The handles extend, curving the adjacent segments.


    Note: To edit the point's handles, choose the Subselection tool or press Control (Windows) or Command (Mac) while the Pen tool is active.

Convert a curve point to a corner point

  1. In the Tools panel, select the Pen tool.

  2. Click a curve point on a selected path.


    The handles retract, and the adjacent segments straighten.