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8. Continue editing the path until you are satisfied with the result. If you need
to add or remove points from the path, use the related tools nested under
the Pen tool.
This is one place where we can’t give you specific instructions
because everyone’s path will be a bit different. Keep the following
points in mind as you refine your shape:
• Use the Direct Selection tool to select and edit specific
segments or points on the path. You can move points to
a new position by dragging (or using the Arrow keys), or
move their handles to change segment shapes.
• Use the Add Anchor Point tool to add a point to the path.
• Use the Delete Anchor Point tool to remove a point from
the path.
• Use the Convert Point tool to change a corner point to a
smooth point, and vice versa.
As you work more with paths, anchor points, and handles, you’ll become more
comfortable with how changing a handle affects the associated line segments. In this
case, the best teacher is practice.

9. When you’re satisfied with your path, open the Paths panel Options menu
and choose Save Path.

Click here to open
the Paths panel
Options menu.

10. In the Save Path dialog box, name the path Bottle Outline and click OK.
Trust us — when you get into very complicated files with multiple paths, you’ll thank
yourself for using names that indicate the purpose of a layer, path, or other element.
After you save a path, it stays in the Paths panel; if you draw a new path now, you create
a new work path.

11. Save the file and continue to the next exercise.

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