add a stroke to one side of a rectangle

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August 6, 2025
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Hey,

I want to know if there is a trick to add a stroke to one side of a rectangle.

As I know Illustrator does apply the stroke on the 4 sides auto.

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Correct answer Jacob Bugge

H Gu,

You can also set the Stroke as desired, then Align Stroke to Inside, and then tick Dashed Line and use the right combination of Dashes and Gaps based on the exact side lengths.

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Jacob Bugge

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H Gu,

You can also set the Stroke as desired, then Align Stroke to Inside, and then tick Dashed Line and use the right combination of Dashes and Gaps based on the exact side lengths.

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Ton Frederiks

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It is easier just to draw a single line. But you can try this more complicated way

Scott Falkner

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No. The stroke cannot be treated as separate segments. You can use the Direct Select tool (white arrow) to select one side, copy, then paste in place or Paste in Front. This will create a new object which can have its own stroke.

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H_GuAuthor

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I've found a better way using the Free Distort effect on the stroke

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