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christineavatar
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June 18, 2018
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I need to get the pen tool right

  • June 18, 2018
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I have been trying for nearly three hours just trying to get the pen tool to disconnect. The form I have made is not closed so I can't get the line to end. I have watched all the tutorials but they always close the drawing. It cannot be closed. What can I do?

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    Correct answer Bill Silbert

    It sounds like you have the Rubber Band feature enabled for your pen tool. It makes it difficult to stop drawing with the pen tool. To disable this feature go to the Selection & Anchor Display section of your Illustrator preferences and uncheck "Enable Rubber Band for: Pen Tool". See screen shot:

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    Bill Silbert
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    Bill SilbertCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    June 18, 2018

    It sounds like you have the Rubber Band feature enabled for your pen tool. It makes it difficult to stop drawing with the pen tool. To disable this feature go to the Selection & Anchor Display section of your Illustrator preferences and uncheck "Enable Rubber Band for: Pen Tool". See screen shot:

    christineavatar
    Legend
    June 18, 2018

    Thank you Bill. This makes such a difference to me!

    Bill Silbert
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    Community Expert
    June 18, 2018

    Happy to Help.