Keys for editing paths and frames

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This table isn’t a complete list of keyboard shortcuts. It lists only those shortcuts that aren’t displayed in menu commands or tool tips.

 

Result

Windows

 

Mac OS

 

Temporarily select Convert Direction Point tool

Direct Selection tool+Alt+Ctrl, or Pen tool+Alt

Direct Selection tool+Option+ Command, or Pen tool+Option

 

Temporarily switch between Add Anchor Point and Delete Anchor Point tool

Alt

Option

 

Temporarily select Add Anchor Point tool

Scissors tool+Alt

Scissors tool+Option

 

Keep Pen tool selected when pointer is over path or anchor point

Pen tool+Shift

Pen tool+Shift

 

Move anchor point and handles while drawing

Pen tool+spacebar

Pen tool+spacebar

 

Display the Stroke panel

F10

Command+F10