Pressing the Option (macOS) or Alt (Windows) key when you’re drawing with the Pencil tool
lets you create a straight path in any direction.
- With the mouse button still held down, continue drawing around the top of the template path.
When you reach the purple dot, keep the mouse button held down, and press the Option
(macOS) or Alt (Windows) key. Continue drawing down until you reach the start of the path at
the red dot. When a small circle displays next to the Pencil tool pointer ( ), release the mouse
button and then the modifier key to close the path.
Tip
You can also press the Shift key when drawing with the Pencil tool and drag to create a
straight line that is constrained to 45 degrees.
