: What is the best way to make arrows in circular shape? I need to make (actually re-creating) a diagram for a repeating process consisting of 5 steps. Here's how it might look with two arrows:

@Alves566

Here is how I would do it. I am using a very basic arrow shape. It can be adapted to a more refined design.


Step 1: Draw the doughnut with one of the arrows in place. (Here drawn with no fill so the next steps are easy to understand.)





Step 2: Select both shapes and make a symbol (drag to symbol panel)
Step 3: With the symbol selected in the canvas, select Object->Transform->Rotate
Step 4: Enter 72 degrees (= 360 degrees / 5 slices). For a different number of slices, enter 360 / number of slices



Step 5: Click on the "Copy" button (as opposed to OK). A new symbol is created.

Step 6: Repeat step 3, 4 and 5 to created the rest of the slices (3 more times in this case, 4 in total; 1 original slice + 4 slices = 5 slices






Step 7: Select the group of slices and expand them together. Object->Expand. The link to the symbol is broken and they are turned into basic shapes.





Step 8: With all the shapes selected, use the Pathfinder and click on Divide. This removes redundant overlapping areas.
Step 9: Double click on the group. Colour each individual shape a different colour.

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@Turnbaugh909

The easiest method is to simply use strokes with arrowheads.



for 5 arrows, you simply divide a circle into 5 sections, apply your stroke and arrowheads, then expand and use the Shape Builder Tool.

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