Select the Pencil tool from the toolbar.
Last updated on
Sep 11, 2025
Learn how to draw constrained or unconstrained straight segments using the Pencil Tool.
Do one of the following:
- Constrained straight line: Hold down Shift, and when a straight-line icon appears on the Pencil tool, draw a line constrained to 0, 45, or 90 degrees.
- Unconstrained straight line: Hold down Option or Alt, and when a straight-line icon appears on the Pencil tool, draw a line.
To draw a multi-line path, hold down Shift or Option/Alt, and then hover over the endpoint of the first line. When the path-continuation icon appears on the Pencil tool, drag to draw the next line.
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