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Draw curves followed by straight lines

  1. Using the Pen tool, drag to create the first smooth point of the curved segment, and release the mouse button.
  2. Reposition the Pen tool where you want the curved segment to end, drag to complete the curve, and release the mouse button.
    Drawing a curved segment followed by a straight segment (part 1)

    A.
    First smooth point of curved segment completed and Pen tool positioned over endpoint

    B.
    Dragging to complete the curve

  3. Position the Pen tool over the selected endpoint. A convert-point icon appears next to the Pen tool when it is positioned correctly. Click the anchor point to convert the smooth point to a corner point.
  4. Reposition the Pen tool where you want the straight segment to end, and click to complete the straight segment.
    Drawing a curved segment followed by a straight segment (part 2)

    C.
    Positioning Pen tool over existing endpoint

    D.
    Clicking endpoint

    E.
    Clicking next corner point