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Of the three tools mentioned, the least understood tool is probably the Pen tool. Most designs contain elements to hold other objects like text and graphics, and when these standard shapes aren’t enough, you can turn to the Pen tool to create your own custom vector shapes or paths. Designers are always adding text to designs, be it just for mock-ups or for actual headings. The most commonly used vector tools are the Text, Shape, and Pen tools.

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