Key Shortcuts for the PEN TOOL in Photoshop

Summary by Krater

This video demonstrates essential keyboard shortcuts for mastering the Pen Tool in Adobe Photoshop, such as using Control/Command for the direct selection tool, Alt/Option for converting anchor points, and Spacebar for the hand tool while tracing a dolphin.

From the video

Answers: What are the keyboard shortcuts for the Pen Tool in Photoshop?

• Pen Tool shortcuts
• Adobe Photoshop
• Anchor point manipulation
• Direct selection tool
• Curvature adjustment

What it concludes

• Starting a pen path at an angle point rather than a flat surface avoids jagged edges.
• Holding Control or Command temporarily activates the Direct Selection Tool to adjust anchor points and handles.
• Holding Alt or Option converts an anchor point into an angle or curve.
• Hovering over a path with a plus icon adds an anchor point, while hovering over an existing point with a minus icon subtracts it.