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This article covers how to manipulate paths in [[Inkscape]], a free and open-source vector graphics editor.

Paths are a sequence of straight line segments and/or Bezier curves that can have fill and stroke properties. Paths are make up of nodes.

To edit a path in Inkscape, select the Node tool from the toolbox, by using the keyboard shortcut ('''F2),''' or by double-clicking any a path with the selector tool.

[SCREENSHOT OF TOOLBOX]

Note: If you cannot see your toolbox, unhide it from View > Show/Hide > Toolbox

==Nodes and Handles==
'''Nodes''' are dots on the path. '''Handles''' are... Not all nodes have handles

CTRL click on handle to delete it
SHIFT + drag from the node to add it back in

Rotate [ ]
Length .,

===Manipulate nodes===

====Select nodes====
Show path outline
Hide bounding boxes

Click on node to select it
Tab to select next node / shift-tab for previous node

Shift- click for next tab
CTRL + A for all nodes

====Move nodes====
Click and drag, arrowns,
CTRL to constrain in horizontal or vertical movemtn
XY coordinates in the command bar

Spacebar to move objet when in node tool + spacebar to exit
//show bezier handles

==== Add nodes ====
Double click on the path
In the midlde of two nodes: select two then: shift + I
Add node on top of other nodes: shift + d

====Delete node====
CTRL + delete = delete and changes the path
Delete = delete and does not change the path

===Node types===
There are 4 types of node handles styles. Can convert from one node type to another by clicking the buttons in the commands
CTRL + click to cycle through modes

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Name!! Shape !! Used for!! # of handles !! Handle control !! Shortcut
|-
| Corner/Cusp(?) || Diamond || Sharp corners, change of direction || 0,1 or 2 || handles move independently || Shift + c
|-
| Smooth || Smooth curves || Square || 2 || move in unison, length can be adjusted independently || Shift + s
|-
| Symmetrical || Square || || 2 || position and length are linked || Shift + y
|-
| Auto-smooth|| Octagon || Similar to smooth but nearby handles are reshaped as you move|| 2 || --- || Shift + a
|}

==Combining and splitting paths==

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