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A designer reports that increasing smoothing beyond 50% causes corners to look distorted. What is the likely cause?

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Figma - Shape Tools and Drawing
A designer reports that increasing smoothing beyond 50% causes corners to look distorted. What is the likely cause?
ASmoothing values above 50% can create unusual corner shapes depending on radius
BSmoothing above 50% disables corner radius
CSmoothing only works up to 50%, higher values are ignored
DSmoothing affects only color, not shape
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand smoothing behavior

    Smoothing above 50% can create complex curves that may look distorted depending on radius.

  2. Step 2: Eliminate incorrect options

    Smoothing does not disable radius, is not capped at 50%, and affects shape, not color.

  3. Final Answer:

    Smoothing values above 50% can create unusual corner shapes depending on radius -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    High smoothing may distort corners [OK]
Quick Trick: High smoothing can distort corners; test visually [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Assuming smoothing disables radius
  • Thinking smoothing only affects color
  • Believing smoothing max is 50%

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