Anchor Point: The Connection Node
An Anchor Point is a coordinate on a path that marks a change in direction or the start/end of a line segment. It is the control point used to manipulate a shape’s geometry.
Anchor points are like the pins on a map. By moving an anchor point, you change the shape of the path it belongs to. In a square, there are four anchor points at the corners; in a complex illustration, there might be hundreds. For example, clicking an anchor point with the Direct Selection tool allows you to pull a corner of a square to turn it into a trapezoid.
Frequently Asked Questions
A corner point creates a sharp angle, while a smooth point has control handles that create a continuous, flowing curve.
Use the “Add Anchor Point' tool (+) to insert a point on an existing path, or the “Delete Anchor Point” tool (-) to remove one.
Fewer anchor points result in smoother curves and “cleaner” vector files that are easier to edit and print.
Yes. Using the “Anchor Point Tool” (Shift+C), you can click and drag on a corner point to pull out handles and make it smooth.
Moving the point changes the position of the segments connected to it, altering the entire shape of the path.
The white arrow (A) used specifically to select and move individual anchor points or segments, rather than the whole object.
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