: How to create a triangle/jagged edges on a single border in Adobe Illustrator CS6? I would like to create a border only on one side of a rectangle. That border would have that modern zigzag

@Pope1402555

Ok do this:


Make a line about the length of the ZigZag size you need(use the line tool or pen tool). Make sure to put a color on the Stroke or Fill of the line before the next step.
Go to Effect > Distort & Transform > ZigZag
Click the preview checkbox and adjust the Size and Ridges per Segment sliders until satisfied.
Once you've hit OK you'll have your zigzag. Next you need to go to Object > Expand or Expand Appearance. This turns it into a path as opposed to an Effect on a Path.
Now all you need to do is make a rectangle and fit it to the zigzag path. I'd combine the 2 shapes with Windows > Pathfinder (If pathfinder is checked it's already open) and hit the first icon which is "Unite".


It'll probably be helpful to have the Smart Guides on when fitting the Rect to the ZigZag.

Hope this helps.

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@Murray976

You can't use effects or brushes with entire rectangles. Simply create one side, then draw the other three sides of a rectangle.


Create the triangles easily by drawing a path and choosing Effect > Distort & Transform > Zig Zag
Choose Object > Expand Appearance
Grab the Pen Tool and draw the other three sides of a rectangle.

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