Select anchor points to modify paths

Last updated on Sep 11, 2025

Learn how to select anchor points to modify specific parts of a path without affecting the entire shape.

Select the Direct Selection tool.

Select the anchor point. Shift-select or Shift-drag to select multiple anchor points.

Shift-select or Shift-drag to select multiple anchor points.

Tip

You can also use the Lasso tool to drag and select anchor points. Shift + drag to select more anchor points. to

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Use the Eraser tool options

Select and edit path segments

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