Direct Selection Tool in Illustrator (macOS)
Press A to pick the Direct Selection tool.
What it does
The Direct Selection tool works on the parts of a path: its anchor points, its segments and the handles that shape its curves. Click a point to move it, or drag a handle to change the curve. It also selects a single object inside a group without ungrouping. The round widgets it shows in the corners of a shape drag the corners round.
More Illustrator shortcuts: Tools (single-key)
- Pen Tool
- Type Tool
- Ellipse Tool
- Rectangle Tool
- Paintbrush
All 246 Illustrator shortcuts for macOSThe full list has a search and a printable PDF.
Questions
What is the Illustrator shortcut for Direct Selection Tool on macOS?
A. Press it to pick the Direct Selection tool.