Pen tool Links to an external site.[P]lets you draw connected lines and curves with precision using anchor points and direction handles.
Module 1 Vocabulary & Tools
Some or all of this vocabulary may be new to you, for each module, I will provide this page to provide a reference for when you come across any new terms or tools.
Illustrator Tools Links to an external site.
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Pencil tool Links to an external site.[N]lets you draw freehand paths like drawing with a pencil. |
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Add Anchor Point tool Links to an external site.[+]lets you add anchor points on paths. |
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Delete Anchor Point tool Links to an external site.[-]lets you remove anchor points from paths. |
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Anchor Point tool Links to an external site.[Shift+C]lets you convert from corner points to smooth anchor points, and adjust the direction handles if smooth. |
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Curvature tool Links to an external site.[Shift+~]lets you draw and edit connected lines and curves easily using anchor points. |
Images and definitions from: https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/tools-in-illustrator.html Links to an external site.
Characteristics (Illustrator)
Fill and stroke are the two major characteristics defined for each path or shape in Illustrator. To change these characteristics, select the path you would like to define characteristics for, then using the Properties Window use the stroke and fill menus to set these characteristics. Remember that the stroke menu has the options for corners, dashes, line cap, arrows and stroke weight.