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Change the shape of a curved path segment

  1. Select the path with the Pointer or Subselection tool.

  2. Click a curve point with the Subselection tool.

    A selected curve point appears as a solid blue square. The point handles extend from the point.


  3. Drag the handles to a new location. To constrain handle movement to 45° angles, press Shift while dragging.

    The blue path preview shows where the new path is drawn if you release the mouse button.


    A.
    Point handle

    B.
    Selected point

    C.
    Subselection pointer

    D.
    Path preview

    E.
    Path

    For example, if you drag the left point handle downward, the right point handle goes up. Alt-drag a handle to move it independently.