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- Using the Pen tool, drag to create the first smooth point of a curved segment. Reposition the Pen tool and drag to create a curve with a second smooth point; then press and hold Alt (Windows) or Option (macOS) and drag the direction line toward its opposing end to set the slope of the next curve. Release the key and the mouse button.
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Jul 17, 2024 · You create a curve by adding an anchor point where a curve changes direction, and dragging the direction lines that shape the curve. The length and slope of the direction lines determine the shape of the curve.
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Note: Screenshots are taken from the Illustrator CC Mac version. Windows and other versions might look slightly different. Take this simple rectangle as an example. We can turn it into a completely different shape using the three different tools below to add some curves.
You’ll find quick answers to the questions related to how to curve lines in Adobe Illustrator below.
There’s always a way to make things work and here you have three. As I mentioned earlier, the quickest way to make a corner curved is by using the Direct Selection Tool. But the other two tools give you more freedom to edit the curves. Have fun exploring the different ways to curve lines and find which option is most convenient for you.
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Jan 25, 2022 · How To Make Curved Lines In Illustrator. To make curved lines in Illustrator, grab the Curvature Tool (keyboard shortcut: Shift + ~) and click on your canvas to add anchor points. As you click, a curved line that follows the path of your anchor points will be generated.
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Use anchors and points to create straight and curved paths with the Curvature Tool in Adobe Illustrator.