How to Create Dotted Lines in IllustratorÂ
Learn how to create a dotted line in Illustrator by setting the gap amount and having it automatically correct corners when used as a frame.
In this Illustrator how-to video, Khara Plicanic shows how to make a dotted line. At first glance, it’s not very intuitive, but she shows how easy it actually is to create one. Khara then points out how to finesse the distribution of the dots when using them as a frame border.
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This article was last modified on August 29, 2025
This article was first published on September 24, 2024
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