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Draw and edit paths using the Paintbrush tool

The Paintbrush tool lets you draw a path with a brush stroke applied so that you can create expressive freeform drawings whose shape and appearance are easy to adjust.

  1. Click the Paintbrush tool   or press B to select it.

  2. Choose a brush from the Brush menu of the Properties panel.

  3. Drag to draw a path.

  4. To draw a closed path, press and hold Option (macOS) or Alt (Windows) while you drag.

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