How do i combine 2 paths with a sharing endpoint?

Question

How do I combine these 2 paths so i can give them a fill?They have the same endpoints.

Bill Silbert · Accepted Answer

The simplest way is to select the two endpoints using the direct selection tool and first averaging them and then using a key command to join them. See screen shot:

The first picture shows the two paths before joining. I then went into the artwork mode (which makes selecting the endpoints easier) using the key command Command (Mac)/Control (PC)-Y. Then I used the direct selection tool (white arrow) to pull a selection ring (officially known as a Marquis) around the two endpoints to select them. I then used the average command (Command-Option (Mac)/Control-Alt (PC)-J) to bring up the dialog shown and chose the option to average the points both horizontally and vertically. Then I joined the two points with the command Command (Mac)/Control (PC)-J.

JETalmage · Answer

You don't have to tediously select the endpoints to join the paths. If they are "fully selected" the Join command will join them at their nearest endpoints. So either select the two paths with the black pointer, or AltClick them with the white pointer (thereby selecting all the AnchorPoints) when selecting them.

If they have endpoints which are truly coincident as your description states, the two points will become one. If they only appear to be coincident, there will actually be a segment added between them.

JET

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