Keys for editing shapes
This is not a complete list of keyboard shortcuts. This table lists only those shortcuts that are not displayed in menu commands or tool tips.
|
Result |
Windows |
Mac OS |
|---|---|---|
|
Switch Pen tool to Convert Anchor Point tool |
Alt |
Option |
|
Switch between Add Anchor Point tool and Delete Anchor Point tool |
Alt |
Option |
|
Switch Scissors tool to Add Anchor Point tool |
Alt |
Option |
|
Switch Pencil tool to Smooth tool |
Alt |
Option |
|
Move current anchor point while drawing with Pen tool |
Spacebar-drag |
Spacebar-drag |
|
Cut a straight line with Knife tool |
Alt-drag |
Option-drag |
|
Cut at 45° or 90° with Knife tool |
Shift + Alt-drag |
Shift + Option-drag |
|
Turn shape mode buttons in Pathfinder panel into Pathfinder commands |
Alt + Shape mode |
Option + Shape mode |
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