You can learn how to use the Standard, Curvature, and Freeform Pen tools.Unlike the brush tool, the pen isn't for drawing, but for creating precise paths that you can turn into selections.
Step 1: The pen icon is on the toolbar.
There is a list of available pens.The standard pen tool can be used to draw any style of line or shape.
Step 2: Select the tool you want to use.
Step 3: Click the first point in the line.
Straight lines are what we'll start with.The anchor is dropped at that point.After dropping the anchor, lift your finger.
Step 4: You can click the next point.
There is a straight line between the two points.This is the beginning of your line or shape.If you accidentally click a point, you can remove it by pressing Backspace or Del.
Step 5: You can click the next point.
There is a line between the new anchor and the last one.Click points until you finish your line.
Step 6: The path should be closed.
Click the first anchor point to close the path if you want to create a complete shape.If you didn't draw a shape that must be closed, you can click anywhere on the canvas that is not on line.
Step 7: To create a new line, click and hold the mouse button.
The first anchor point will be the place you click, but you won't release the mouse button just yet.The steps are different for curved lines as you have to set the slope before drawing the line.
Step 8: To set the slope, drag the mouse in any direction.
When you've reached 1/3rd of the line you want to draw, release the mouse button.A direction line is just a guide.
Step 9: A C or S-shaped curve can be created.
Start by holding the mouse over the place you want this line segment to end, and then choose one of the following: For a C-shaped curve, click and drag themouse in a direction that's opposite to the direction line, then release the button to see the curve.Click and drag the mouse in the same direction as the first direction line for an S-shaped curve.
Step 10: To create more curves, keep clicking and dragging the mouse.
If you accidentally drop an anchor, click it once to select it, then press Backspace or Del.To adjust a segment, select the Direct Selection tool by clicking and holding the black arrow tool in the toolbar, and then selecting the curve to bring up its anchor points, then drag them the desired locations.
Step 11: When you are done, close the path.
When you draw a straight line, you can either click the first anchor point or click a random blank area.
Step 12: The pen icon is on the toolbar.
There is a list of available pens.The curved pen tool can be used to draw curved lines and shapes.To use this tool, you need to be using the latest version of the software.
Step 13: There is a Curvature Pen tool.
If you don't see this option, you can use the workspace at the top-right corner.
Step 14: The first point is in your line.
The anchor is dropped at that point.After dropping the anchor, lift your finger.
Step 15: The next point is in the line.
There is a straight line between the two points.The curve requires at least three anchor points to be straight.
Step 16: You can click the next point.
The line will curve when you click, using the second anchor to set the angle.Don't worry, you will be able to change the curve.
Step 17: Click points until you've finished your line.
If you accidentally click a point, you can remove it by pressing Backspace or Del.
Step 18: To change the curve, click and drag an anchor point.
You can adjust the angle and shape of the curve if you have the curvature pen tool selected.Adding more anchor points along the line will help you fine-tune the shape even more.
Step 19: When you're finished drawing, press Esc.
The path is closed.If you want, you can create additional curved lines.To create a complete shape, click the first anchor point.
Step 20: The pen icon is on the toolbar.
There is a list of available pens.This tool can be used if you prefer freehand-draw your lines.You can click and drag to draw a line or shape, but you won't be drawing a path with anchor points.The magnetic option on the freehand pen is great for tracing edges.
Step 21: You can use the Freeform Pen tool.
Step 22: To draw with the tool, click and drag.
The path will automatically close when you lift your finger from the mouse.You'll learn how to use the "magnetic" option after drawing a freeform line.
Step 23: Magnetic can be selected from the options bar at the top of the screen.
If you're tracing around an object, this is helpful.The magnetic pen option lets you draw a line that snaps to the edges of an object.It's useful when tracing an object on another layer.The options bar has a small down-arrow to the left of "Magnetic" that you can click to adjust the options for the magnetic pen.
Step 24: The object you're tracing has a point on it.
The anchor is dropped to the edge.
Step 25: To trace it, move the mouse around the object's edges.
Don't hold down the mouse button, just move the cursor as close to the object's edge as possible.The line will appear when you move the mouse.If the line isn't snapping to the edge of the object, you can click around as you trace to drop more fastening anchors.
Step 26: To close the path, double-click.
You can now see the line you drew around the area.