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If you drag the mouse while placing a point with the Pen tool, what happens to the path segment?

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Figma - Shape Tools and Drawing
If you drag the mouse while placing a point with the Pen tool, what happens to the path segment?
AIt becomes a straight line segment
BIt creates a curved Bezier segment
CIt deletes the previous point
DIt duplicates the point
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Recognize the effect of dragging with Pen tool

    Dragging while placing a point creates handles that define a curved Bezier segment.

  2. Step 2: Confirm the segment type

    This action results in a smooth curve instead of a straight line.

  3. Final Answer:

    It creates a curved Bezier segment -> Option B

  4. Quick Check:

    Drag to curve = Bezier segment [OK]
Quick Trick: Drag to create curves, click for straight lines [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Thinking drag deletes points
  • Assuming drag duplicates points
  • Believing drag creates straight lines

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