Add and remove control points

You can add or remove control points from polylines, polygons, curves, and closed curves.

To add control points to a curve or closed curve

1. Select the curve or closed curve.

2. On the Edit menu, click Edit Control Points. The control points of the element are shown.

3. Press and hold the Shift key.

4. Move the mouse over the curve or closed curve at the point you want to add a control point. The pointer appears as a pen with a plus graphic.

5. Click the curve or closed curve. The control point is added to the curve or closed curve.

6. Repeat the last step for any other control points you want to add.

7. When you are done, release the Shift key.

To delete control points from a curve or closed curve

8. Select the curve or closed curve.

9. On the Edit menu, click Edit Control Points. The control points of the element are shown.

10. Press and hold the Ctrl key.

11. Move the mouse over the control point you want to remove. The pointer appears as a pen with a minus graphic.

12. Click the control point. The control point is removed from the curve or closed curve.

13. Repeat the last step for any other control points you want to remove. We recommend that you have at least two control points.

14. When you are done, release the Ctrl key.