Drawing and Type tools
Tool
How it works
Pen
Click to create anchor points that form a vecotor path. Path can be accessed in Paths panel.
Freeform Pen
Click and drag to create vector path with anchor points. Path can be accessed in Paths panel.
Add Anchor Point
Click to add an anchor point to a vector path.
Delete Anchor Point
Click to delete an anchor point from a vector path.
Convert Point
Click anchor point to convert it to a smooth point with direction handles (or vice versa.)
Horizontal Type
Click to create horiztonal text. Click and drag to create a horizontal text box.
Vertical Type
Click to create vertical text. Click and drag to create a vertical text box.
Horizontal Type Mask
Select a Layer with an image in it in Layers panel. Click image to create horizontal text mask. With horizontal text mask selected, text can be copied to new layer or project.
Vertical Type Mask
Select a Layer with an image in it in Layers panel. Click image to create vertical text mask. With horizontal text mask selected, text can be copied to new layer or project.
Path Selection
Click a path to select and move it.
Direct Selection
Click an anchor point on a path to active it and work with it.
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