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

Forum|Forum|2 months ago
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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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