Delete part of a path

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To delete part of a path

  1. In the Tools panel, click Direct Selection Cc295130.6dd6571f-c116-451d-8dd2-1f88b8406362(en-us,Expression.40).png.

  2. Select the path containing the segment to delete, and then select the segment so it becomes highlighted.

  3. Click DELETE.

Note

For a quick reference of modifications that you can make to a path, see see Direct Selection tool modifier keys and Pen tool modifier keys.

See also

Tasks

Draw a free-form path
Draw a curve
Add or remove a point on a path
Change the shape of a curve
Redefine control handles for a point on a path

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