Editing Shapes Flashcards
1
Q
Switch “Pen” tool to “Convert Anchor Point” tool
A
Alt
2
Q
Switch between “Add Anchor Point” tool and “Delete Anchor Point” tool
A
Alt
3
Q
Switch “Scissors” tool to “Add Anchor Point” tool
A
Alt
4
Q
Switch “Pencil” tool to “Smooth” tool
A
Alt
5
Q
Move current anchor point while drawing with “Pen” tool
A
Spacebar-drag
6
Q
Cut a straight line with “Knife” tool
A
Alt-drag
7
Q
Cut at 45* or 90* with “Knife” tool
A
Shift + Alt-drag
8
Q
Use shape mode buttons in Pathfinder panel to create compound paths
A
Alt + Shape mode
9
Q
Erase unwanted closed regions created using “Shape Builder” tool
A
Alt + click the closed region
10
Q
Select the “Shape Builder” tool
A
Shift + M
11
Q
Display rectangular marquee to easily merge multiple paths (when using “Shape Builder” tool)
A
Shift + click + drag
