Adobe InDesign - Manual (Page 589)

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Clicking smooth point to create corner point
To convert a corner point without using direction lines to a corner point with independent direction lines, first drag direction lines out of a
corner point (making it a smooth point). Release the mouse button, and then drag either direction line.
To convert a point, open the Pathfinder panel (choose Window > Object & Layout > Pathfinder), and click the Plain, Corner, Smooth, or
Symmetrical button in the Convert Point section.
To convert a smooth point to a corner point with independent direction lines, drag either direction line.
Converting smooth point to corner point
Converting smooth point to corner point
To convert points, you can also use the Direct Selection tool to select a point, and then choose a command from the Object > Convert Point
menu. For example, you can select the smooth point at the bottom of a “U” shape and choose Object > Convert Point > Plain. Doing so
removes the direction lines and makes a “V” shape. Choose Corner to create a point with direction lines that can move independently of each
other. Choose Smooth to create a point with handles that can have unequal lengths. Choose Symmetrical to create a point with handles of
equal lengths.
Split a path
You can split a path, graphics frame, or empty text frame at any anchor point or along any segment. When you split a path, keep the following in
mind:
If you want to split a closed path into two open paths, you must slice in two places along the path. If you slice a closed path only once, you
get a single path with a gap in it.
Any paths resulting from a split inherit the path settings of the original path, such as stroke weight and fill color. You may need to reset
stroke alignment from inside to outside.
Split a path using the Scissors tool
1. (Optional) Select the path to see its current anchor points.
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