Changing Object's Shape

Cut a Path with the Scissors Tool

The Scissors tool can cut paths.

To activate the Scissors tool, click on the Scissors icon in the Tools panel.

To split a path, place the tool over the path and click. You can cut the path at any point.

Modifier Keys and Shortcut Summary

Shortcut:

• C activates the Scissors tool.

Scissors tool modifier keys:

• Space switches to the Pan mode.
• Command switches to either Move or Selection tool depending on which of them was active most recently.