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  1. In this video, you'll learn how to use the Anchor Point Tool, Curvature Tool and Illustrator Effects to curve a straight line in Adobe Illustrator. If you wa...

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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.

  2. In this Illustrator video, Tony Harmer shows off a better way to draw designs with curves. Instead of hobbling along with the Pen tool, he demonstrates how t...

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  3. Mar 13, 2024 · Following on from our video showing how to draw lines in Adobe Illustrator, this video looks at how to create curves. Find our Adobe Illustrator courses her...

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    • Draw straight line segments with the Pen tool. The simplest path you can draw with the Pen tool is a straight line, made by clicking the Pen tool to create two anchor points.
    • Draw curves with the Pen tool. You create a curve by adding an anchor point where a curve changes direction, and dragging the direction lines that shape the curve.
    • Reposition anchor points as you draw. After you click to create an anchor point, keep the mouse button pressed down, hold down the spacebar, and drag to reposition the anchor point.
    • Finish drawing a path. Complete a path in one of the following ways: To close a path, position the Pen tool over the first (hollow) anchor point. A small circle appears next to the Pen tool pointer when it is positioned correctly.
  4. Step 1 - Select the Curvature Tool and Click + Drag on the Line. Select the Curvature Tool (Shift + ~). Hover over the line where you want to add an anchor point until the symbol at the bottom right of the cursor turns to a + (plus) sign. Then click + drag to add an anchor point and curve the line.

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  6. Feb 23, 2024 · Step 1. To curve an existing line, you'll need the Anchor Point Tool (Shift-C). Select it and simply click and drag your line to curve it. Hold down the Shift key as you click and drag to constrain the curvature of your line. You can also click individual anchor points to turn a line into a curved line in Illustrator.

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