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Path Editing
Command
Option
Shift
Key
Viewing
Result
Action
(convert-anchor-point tool)
+
+
Edits existing path
–drag (while drawing over or near
selected path)
Closes path over start point
Click start point with the pen
(smooth tool)
+
Moves anchor point and handles while
drawing
+ spacebar
Creates closed path while drawing
or +
–drag
Connects path to end of another path
+ –drag
Cuts along straight line
+
Cuts at 45°/90° increments
+
+
Moves mesh point along path
+ –drag mesh point
Adds mesh point using existing object
color
+ –click path
Removes mesh point
+
–click mesh point
Turns shape mode buttons into Pathfinder
commands
+ Shape mode
Result
Action
Fits imageable area in window
Double-click
100% magnification
Double-click
spacebar (when not in text focus)
+ spacebar
+
+ spacebar or
+
Adjusts zoom marquee position
Drag ; then press spacebar and continue
dragging