: How do I create a gap in an outline or shape? I'm looking for a way to create a gap in an outline or shape. The options in pathfinder are not helping.

@Frith110

Select the path you want to edit. Use the Scissors tool and click on the path at both ends of the gap you'd like to create. Then use the Selection tool (black arrow tool) to click the portion to remove and click delete.



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Tip: Adding guides to the document to help guide you on where to apply the Scissors is a good idea, too, but not necessary. If you do that, Lock the guides View > Guides > Lock Guides or you might cut the guide instead of the path.

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