: How do I align an anchor point to the centre of a line or object? There's probably a really simple answer but I can't work it out. If I use the pen tool to make an anchor point somewhere

@Connie430

Go to the Align window/tab, on the Align window/tab go to Distribute Anchor points and click Horizontal distribute center. Make sure the Align to selection option is selected.


If you are working with a straight line with just 3 anchors you need a to add an extra 4th anchor temporarily to get the distribute to work properly. Select the the first, second(center), and third anchor with direct selection tool, then click the Horizontal distribute center button to center the second anchor between the first and third. You can now delete the fourth.

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@Martha945

For lines,


Select the line
With the pen tool hover over the line till you see the 'intersect' label appear
Press on '+' on the keyboard that converts the Pen tool to Add Anchor Point tool and click on the 'intersect' point indicated.


This will add an anchor point at the center of the line.

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@Martha945

There's not clear cut answer, its all relative to what kind of line/object your working with.

Options (similar question on the adobe form):


Use Guides, Grids, and/or rulers to align the object(s)/point(s). (Custom guides)
Mirror/Reflect the object(s)/point(s)
Use Align and Distribute Tools:


Align to key object
Alignment and Distribute



You may have to use multiple options to get your given task done.

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@Shelley591

if your line is straight, use Object->Path->Add Anchor Points

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