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OCR: Adjusting path point handles Curve corner and connector points each have two clover- -shaped handles, which control the shape of the path segments traveling ir and out of the point. Point handles are retracted into point wher the path segment straiaht They extend out of point when the path segment curves. To alter the shape of a path, you can drag handles out of points, retract them back into points, or adjust their position in relation to the points. To drag handles out of point: Select the point Hold down the Option key (keep holding it through Step 3). Position the the pointer tool over the selected point, hold down the mouse button, and drag out handle Repeat Steps and to drag out the second handle. Drag one both handles to adjust the curve of the path. Handles behave slightly differen ...