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November 17, 2021
Question

Delete multiple anchor points without breaking shape

  • November 17, 2021
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Is there a way to select multiple anchor points in a shape, delete them and have the shape remains closed?

 

I know I can use the delete anchor point tool, but this can only be used on one anchor point at a time.

 

Using the lasso tool, direct selection tool, you can select multiple anchor points and delete, but it breaks shapes.

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Doug A Roberts
Community Expert
Community Expert
November 17, 2021

In the control bar or properties panel, you'll see a button to remove selected anchor points:

Participating Frequently
February 16, 2024

I don't see this 'anchors' option so can't simply delete points within a line without breaking the shape... Anyone know how I get this option up? I can't see anything in 'view'. I used to use the selection tool to marquee over unwanted points then delete them without pathways being deleted. What am I doing wrong here?

Doug A Roberts
Community Expert
Community Expert
February 16, 2024

Can you show what you see in your control bar or properties panel when multiple anchors (but not an entire shape) are selected?