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Nancy350918692q3p
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Sep 20, 2024 2:14 PM UTC
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Illustrator - How do I maintain selection of a shape (retain anchor points) after finishing it.

In Illustrator, I used to be able to quickly edit a shape after I drew it, because it remained editable (anchor points stayed active). Now, the shape is de-selected once I finish drawing it, so I have to go back and select the shape again to activate editable anchor points. Is there a way I can make the shape stay selected so I can edit it?

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    Monika Gause
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    Monika GauseCommunity Expert
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    Sep 20, 2024 3:35 PM UTC

    If you are using the brush or pencil tool for drawing, then double click that tool and turn on the option "Keep selected"

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    John T Smith
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    John T SmithCommunity Expert
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    Sep 20, 2024 2:17 PM UTC

    You need to ask program questions in the forum for the program you are using
    To ask in the forum for your program please start at https://community.adobe.com/
    Moving from Using the Community (which is about the forums) to the correct forum

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