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Pen tool issue

MahaB82A
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Dec 21, 2022 Dec 21, 2022

This Pen tool takes X shape cursor. What is the reason for that?

  

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Kurt Gold Community Expert
Community Expert , Dec 21, 2022 Dec 21, 2022

Tools can be set to so-called precise cursors in the Illustrator preferences.

 

Precise cursors (x) are also used if you hit the Caps Lock key on your keyboard.

 

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Kurt Gold Community Expert
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Dec 21, 2022 Dec 21, 2022

Tools can be set to so-called precise cursors in the Illustrator preferences.

 

Precise cursors (x) are also used if you hit the Caps Lock key on your keyboard.

 

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