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The Pen Tool is an alternative way of creating lines and shapes. We recommend using the Shape Editor Tool as it lets you create and edit lines using the same tool. The Pen Tool operates in exactly the same way as equivalent tools in other programs such as CorelDRAW or Adobe Illustrator. If you are familiar with such programs, you may prefer to use this tool to draw lines and shapes. To find out more about lines and shapes, see the Lines and Shapes Overview.

Pen Tool Operations

Drawing a line

Drawing a shape

Extending lines

Changing curved lines and shapes

Breaking lines and shapes apart

Movies (not working in this version)

Drawing lines with the Pen Tool

Editing lines with the Pen Tool