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Path editing*

    Result

    Action

    Selects multiple anchor points

    direct selection tool + Shift key + click

    Selects entire path

    direct selection tool + Option key + click

    Duplicates a path (works with any pen tool)

    pen tool + Option key + Command key + drag (for all pen tools)

    Switches from path selection tool pen tool add anchor point delete anchor point or anchor point tool to direct selection tool

    Command key

    Switches from Direct selection pointer to Add to selection pointer when over path

    Option key

    Switches from direct selection tool to anchor point tool when pointer is over anchor point or direction point

    Option key + Command key

    Switches from pen tool or freeform pen tool to anchor point tool when pointer is over anchor or direction point

    Option key

    Closes path

    magnetic pen tool + double-click

    Closes path with straight-line segment

    magnetic pen tool + Option key + double-click

    *Not in ImageReady

    Command key Command Shift key Shift Option key Option Key Key

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