Draw lines and shapes

Vector lines, curves and shapes are easily created using either the Pen Tool or the Pencil Tool. The Pen Tool has several modes that change the way the path is drawn.

Pen Tool To draw precise curves with the Pen Tool:
  1. Select the Pen Tool.
  2. On the context toolbar, tap one of the modes:
    • Pen Mode—drag on the page to create repeated nodes; repositioning the displayed control handles at each node defines the shape of the next segment as you lay down nodes.
    • Smart Mode—tap repeatedly on the page to lay down each node; a best fitting curve is created without need for control handle adjustment.
    • Polygon Mode—tap repeatedly on the page to lay down each node; a line is created with sharp nodes made up of straight segments.
    • Line Mode—drag on the page to create a simple single-segment straight line.
  3. To terminate the curve without closing it, either double-tap the last drawn node or choose the Deselect icon at the bottom left of the workspace.
To continue an existing curve:
  1. Tap once on the final node on the path that you want to continue editing.
  2. Continue to place new nodes as needed.
Close Curve To close curves to create a custom shape:

Do one of the following:

To simulate pressure-sensitive pen strokes:
Pressure profile
Example pressure profiles, all superimposed with expected stroke.
To add arrowheads to a stroke:
Arrowheads
Example arrowheads added to strokes.

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