How to Make Triangle in Illustrator
Triangles are used by artists and designers to portray strength and stability. As a dynamic shape, it showcases balance and movement in design. In this article, learn how to easily make triangles in Adobe Illustrator.
How to Make a Triangle in Illustrator
Many businesses and organizations use triangles in their branding and logo design to show power, strength, and order. Below are simple steps that you can follow if you need to make a triangle for your design using Adobe Illustrator.
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Step 1: Use the Polygon Tool
Start a new document in Adobe Illustrator. Look for your Toolset and click the Polygon Tool. -
Step 2: Indicate the Number of Radius and Sides
In the Polygon dialogue box, you will see the radius and sides. Indicate the number of radius and sides, so for a triangle, type 50 px, and 3 sides. -
Step 3: Color the Triangle
After you made the triangle, go to the Color Swatches to color it. Use the Direct Selection Tool if you want to adjust the shape of the triangle by selecting the top of the triangle and dragging up or down or in any direction you want it to be.
FAQs
Is there a triangle shape tool in Illustrator?
No, but you can use the Polygon tool to create a triangle shape.
How to make an irregular triangle in Illustrator?
Use the Polygon Tool, go to the Polygon dialogue box, enter 3 sides with a 60mm radius, and click ok.
How to angle a shape in Illustrator?
Select an object, click Object > Transform > Rotate to rotate a single object around a common center, enter a specific degree in the Angle field and click OK.
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