Illustrator Pen Tool
Pen Tool is the most frequently used tool in Illustrator. There is a keyboard shortcut (P)
A tool used to draw straight or curved lines when designing. If you connect the end point to the starting point, you will create a shape, but if those two points are separate, you will create a path.
Includes 3 small tools to support the pen tool
Pen(+): used to add points in the middle of straight or curved lines (2)
Pen(-): used to delete points between straight or curved lines (3)
Anchor Point(Shift+C): used to create sharp corners or bulbs (4) or used to create flower petals
Note: When you want to create a path, when using the pen, press the (V) key or the Esc key to stop. You just want to create a stop. If the process has stopped and you want to continue drawing, use the tool Pen Tool Click the start or end point of the path.
When using the pen tool, you should combine it with the key Alt to cut out points where the path bends
When pressed and held Alt And clicking on the red box points will remove one side, making it easier for us to continue drawing
Or during return while holding down the key Alt and letting go of the mouse first helps us bend the desired side
When using the tool Pen Tool Illustrator You should remove the background color and give the border color
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