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How Do You Draw a Straight Line With Pen Tool in Photoshop?

Last updated on September 23, 2022 @ 9:51 pm

When it comes to drawing a line with the pen tool in Photoshop, there are a few things you need to know. The first is that when you are using the pen tool, you need to click and drag in order to create a line. The second is that you can hold down the shift key while you are clicking and dragging in order to create a straight line.

If you want to draw a curved line, then you will need to click and drag the pen tool in the direction you want the curve to go. You can also hold down the alt key while you are clicking and dragging in order to create a curved line.

PRO TIP: When using the pen tool in Photoshop, be careful not to veer off of your intended path as it can be difficult to fix afterwards. If you need to draw a perfectly straight line, it may be best to use another tool such as the line or shape tool.

Once you have created your line, you can change its color by clicking on the “color” option in the toolbar. You can also change the width of the line by clicking on the “width” option in the toolbar.

To add a conclusion at the bottom about ‘How Do You Draw a Straight Line With Pen Tool in Photoshop?’-

The process for drawing a straight line with the pen tool in Photoshop is simple: click and drag while holding down the shift key. For curved lines, click and drag while holding down the alt key. You can customize your lines further by changing their color or width from the toolbar options.

Morgan Bash

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