Delete multiple anchor points without breaking shape

[markwm]

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.

[Doug A Roberts]

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

[N J354965798ucp]

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]

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

[N J354965798ucp]

It's okay - it's solved now, but thanks so much for replying.

[Doug A Roberts]

What was the solution?

[Monika Gause]

Also: please respond to your own thread: https://community.adobe.com/t5/illustrator-discussions/cant-see-the-options-for-deleting-anchor-poin...

[johnm33336683]

This is fantastic! I've struggled with this for so long; thank you, thank you, thank you! 🙂