Expert: Kevin Stohlmeyer - 5/9/2010

Question
Hey I'm just trying to learn the basics and can't seem to figure this out. I was making an A shape out of lines and can't figure out how to apply a fill color to the shape? Thanks!

Answer
Hi Jill,

If you are using the line segment tool, you have created three separate lines, unconnected and therefore cannot be filled with a color. Try using the pen tool to click the points and "connect the dots" to create your shape. When you are ready to close it off into a shape, and not an open path, go back to the original point and look for a circle next to your pen tool. Click on the original point and it will be a closed shape and you can fill with a color.


Thanks

Kevin