In this short Illustrator how-to video, Khara Plicanic shows how to selectively change the thickness of a stroke. Using Illustrator’s Width tool, you can create a more expressive stroke and keep your path editable.
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This article was last modified on August 14, 2026
This article was first published on August 13, 2026
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