Illustrator Tip: Delete Anchor Points While Maintaining Shape ✨ 1. Select your path. Use the Selection Tool (V). 2. Activate the Delete Anchor Point Tool ( - ). You can also find it in the toolbar. 3. Hold Shift while clicking on unwanted anchor points. This tells Illustrator to attempt maintaining the original curve by adjusting the handles of the remaining points. Tip: Be mindful! This method works best for removing points on smooth curves. Deleting points on sharp corners might require additi