Draw a straight line

Last updated on Jun 23, 2025

The simplest path that you can draw with the Pen Tool is a straight line with two vertex points.

By continuing to select, create straight-line paths connected by vertex points. You can also use it to create different, unique shapes.

Hold down the point where you want the straight path to begin and click where you want the path to end (do not drag).

Continue clicking to set vertex points for additional straight paths.

To draw angles, you can hold down Shift when:

Adding points to draw lines at perfect 0°, 45°, and 90° angles.
Dragging an existing point to move it around at 0°, 45°, and 90° angles.
Dragging Bezier handles to constrain them to 0°, 45°, and 90° angles.
Shift + Opt/Alt when dragging a Bezier handle to break the Bezier into two curves while constraining the one you clicked on to 45° increments.

Tip:

To increase the width of the stroke, select Stroke under Appearance in the Properties panel and increase the width.

Overview of Pen tool

Draw a curve

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