1. | Select the Direct Selection tool (  ), hidden under the Path Selection tool (  ) in the toolbox.
To select the Direct Selection tool by using a keyboard shortcut, press A. Also, when the Pen tool is active you can temporarily switch to the Direct Selection tool by holding down Ctrl (Windows) or Command (Mac OS).
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2. | Click the A-B path in the window to select it, and then move the path by dragging anywhere on the path using the Direct Selection tool.
Selecting a path
Moving a path
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3. | To adjust the slope or length of the path, drag one of the anchor points with the Direct Selection tool.
Adjusting the path angle
Adjusting the path length
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4. | Select the Pen tool (  ).
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5. | To begin the next path, hold the pointer over point C so that an x appears in the Pen tool pointer, indicating that clicking will start a new path; then click point C.
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6. | Click point D to draw a path between the two points.
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7. | End the path using either of the following methods:
Click the Pen tool in the toolbox. Hold down Ctrl (Windows) or Command (Mac OS) to temporarily switch to the Direct Selection tool, and then click away from the path.
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