Can't choose shape or path for my pen

[elty]

Hi guys, I wonder if anyone could help me.

When I select a pen, I am unable to choose either shape or a path. What do I do to bring these options back? They are simply not there. Thank you!

[Doug A Roberts · Accepted solution]

It sounds like you're talking about Photoshop options. Illustrator doesn't have that distinction.

[elty]

Omg, thank you, you are right. So silly, I was wondering why I can't choose shape. Thank you so much!

[federico platon]

In Illustrator the Pen tool just draw paths, lines, when closed it's just a closed path, not a shape.

And it does not create a layer on its own like in Photoshop.

In Illustrator it is just a path, closed or open, you can apply to it a stroke weight and color and a color fill, or even several ones using the Appearance panel.

[elty]

Thank you so much!