How do I use the pen tool in Photoshop?

Select the Pen tool using the shortcut P. To make a selection, click two points to create a line between them, and drag a point to create a curved line. Use Alt/opt-drag your lines to change them. Ctrl/right-click your path in the Paths tab on the right, and then choose Fill Path to create a shape from it.

Why is my pen tool not working Photoshop?

If the pen tool path is not visible, this is likely an issue with Photoshop’s display feedback and may affect other vector tools in the program. Some users have reported being able to fix the issue by turning the Layer’s visibility off and then on. The bug is also triggered when you rename the work path.

How do you fill with pen tool in Photoshop?

You need to create a closed shape, then click on the Shape button to create a new Shape Layer. Once you’ve created the layer, you can select the shape with the Path Selection Tool and choose the Stroke color and the Fill color and that’s it.

How do you use the pen tool?

Clicking the Pen tool creates straight segments.

1. Select the Pen tool.
2. Position the Pen tool where you want the straight segment to begin, and click to define the first anchor point (do not drag).
3. Click again where you want the segment to end (Shift-click to constrain the angle of the segment to a multiple of 45°).

Why my pen tool is not working?

Sounds like you have the hated “rubber band” option turned on. In Illustrator’s Preferences, under the “Selection and Display Anchor” settings, Uncheck “Enable rubber band for” the Pen tool.

How do I keep pen paths in Photoshop?

To continue a Path, reactivate the Pen Tool and single click on an Anchor Point, and go on with the path. Continue to click, hold, and drag to set new Anchor and Direction Points until you complete the path. Once the shape is complete, you can activate the Direct Selection Tool to adjust the contours of the shape.