Summary  
This chapter explains how to construct and refine vector paths by placing anchor points and manipulating their control handles to create and edit Bézier curves. It also covers snapping handles to fixed angles, breaking handle symmetry, and converting between straight and curved segments.  

General domain of usage  
Vector graphic design and illustration tools.

The **Pen tool** in the toolbar allows you to create shapes by connecting points (or nodes). A circle icon appears when closing a shape, which by default has a stroke but no fill.  

To draw curves, click and drag to create handles that control the curvature. Use **Alt/Option** to break handles for independent control or **Shift** to snap them to vertical, horizontal, or 45° angles.  

For advanced edits, use **Ctrl/Command** to access the bend tool to convert straight lines to curves, modify nodes, or add/remove handles. While using the pen tool, you're in "isolation mode," and shapes are treated as one until you exit with **Escape**.

This is the link to the website mentioned for practicing the <a href="https://bezier.method.ac/" target="_blank"> Pen Tool</a>.
This game will significantly help in developing proficiency with this tool. Hope you have fun with it!

What does holding **Alt/Option** while dragging a Pen Tool handle do?

How can you convert a straight line to a curve using the Pen Tool?

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1. What does holding Alt/Option while dragging a Pen Tool handle do?

2. How can you convert a straight line to a curve using the Pen Tool?