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The shift+Delete Anchor Point tool switches to start a new path on Mac OS

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May 28, 2026
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In illustrator Beta 30.6 27 pressing the shift modifier key when deleting an anchor point using the pen tool, changes the tool to the create new path anchor. Switches from a minus sign to a star symbol, and starts a new path rather than deleting the anchor without changing the shape of the path.

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Smriti Capoor

The issue stopped showing up.

Smriti, Product Marketing, Adobe Illustrator

Smriti Capoor

Hello @Joy22418499mblm are you still facing the issue? If yes, kindly help us with responses to @aishwaryagadodia369 ‘s questions.

Smriti, Product Marketing, Adobe Illustrator

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Joy22418499mblmAuthor

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Thanks for the follow up. the delete anchor point tool is now behaving as it should. thanks! Although I do find it odd that the Pen tool and delete anchor point tool behave differently when holding the shift modifier key. Feel free to close the ticket.

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aishwaryagadodia369

Adobe Employee

Hello @Joy22418499mblm,

Thanks for reporting the issue. We can't reproduce this in-house yet. Could you help us by sharing the below information:

• Trying out the latest beta build and confirming whether it still happens.
• Sending a screen recording of the Shift+Delete action and the tool switching.
• Sharing your exact macOS version and machine details, and whether you use any keyboard remapping or accessibility settings.
• Walking through your exact steps: are you using the Delete Anchor Point tool, or relying on Shift modifier while the Pen tool is active?

With those details and a recording, we can dig in quickly.

Thanks,
Aishwarya

Smriti Capoor

Hello @Joy22418499mblm I have raised a ticket for your issue.

Smriti, Product Marketing, Adobe Illustrator

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