: Making a simple line from a path I'm very new to Adobe Illustrator, and having problems with the pen tool. I have a path created that is a single straight line. (appears as a light blue line,
I'm very new to Adobe Illustrator, and having problems with the pen tool.
I have a path created that is a single straight line.
(appears as a light blue line, with anchor points at both ends, within a blue bounding box)
This path is very precisely created exactly where I need it, relative to another object.
I have been unable to assign it "ink", so it only appears as the light blue path, but doesn't actually appear in my graphic. I believe I need to assign a "stroke" to it, but have been unable.
In my experiments with the Pen tool, it seems paths only get a stroke / ink when they have at least 3 points, and represent a closed path. Is this right?
If so, how can I "color" the line-segment I've created.
(note: precise placement is important, not just an approximate position via the mouse)
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To ensure that your line segment is not attached to any other object:
Use your Selection Tool (V) to deselect all elements (click in a blank area)
Next, using the Selection Tool (V) again, click once on the path
Go to Object > Ungroup (Shift + ctrl/cmd + G), if it's already gray-ed out, move to next step
Now at the top of your screen, your menu should change to the Path options:
you now have the choice of selecting a stroke color (2) or selecting a stroke size (1), either way it will create a stroke w/ color on the path.
If after doing this, you still aren't getting a color on the path, I suggest you delete the path, make sure you have deselected all objects (Step 1) and redraw your path, but this time, make sure you have selected a Stroke Color (see #1 on image) first.
You can always use reselect the path with the Selection Tool (V) and then use your arrow keys to move the path into place.
Good luck!
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