How to draw part of circle's circumference?

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October 19, 2018
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Is there an option in Illustrator like there is in Inkscape where I can drag two points on a circle's circumference? To use for making semicircles, quarter circles, anything in between.

Example: Create Circles Ellipses and Arcs - Inkscape Beginners' Guide ep9 - YouTube

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Correct answer Doug A Roberts

Yes, almost exactly like that:

Though only since the 2015 version I think. Which version did you stop at, Jacob?

Doug A Roberts

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Yes, almost exactly like that:

Though only since the 2015 version I think. Which version did you stop at, Jacob?

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slickboss21Author

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Oh, you have to use the small handle sticking out the right side of the circle. I didn't notice that, my bad. Thanks for your help!

PS. I have the 2018 version, and it worked fine.

Jacob Bugge

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slickboss,

I wonder whether the simple use of the Scissors Tool to cut an existing circle (and deleting the unwanted part) would do.

Or in case of half and quarter circles, to Direct Select the relevant Anchor Point(s) and just Delete.

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slickboss21Author

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I just put another shape where I wanted the circle to be cut and used the pathfinder. Yeah, the scissor tool would also probably work. Thanks for the suggestion!

Jacob Bugge

Community Expert

For my part you are welcome, slickboss.

I tend to prefer old ways, that (also) apply to any version (version rarely specified), even if smarter ways have been devised, as in this case.

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