: How do you make the endpoints of a diagonal line straight? I have to make a gradient "V" using the pen tool, but the endpoints are slightly slanted and I want to make the start point and

@Courtney577

If the path is a stroke

Make a square that cuts off the top part of the V shape. You do not need a fill or stroke for the square. Select both, go to Object -> Clipping Mask -> Make.

If the path is expanded

You can use the direct select tool and manually move the inner-endpoints down.

OR

Make a square that cuts off the top part of the V shape.



Open the pathfinder window (Window -> Pathfinder). With both objects selected, pick the Crop option. You could also pick Divide and then delete the top part of the V.

Result

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