Where do you specify the number of points and radii when using the Star tool?

Where do you specify the number of points and radii when using the Star tool?

• A. In the Stroke panel
• B. In the Type panel
• C. In the Star tool options in the Control bar
• D. In the Swatches panel

Answer: (C)

The number of points and the radii are set in the Star tool options on the Control bar. When you select the Star tool, the top options area displays fields for the points (how many points the star has) and the outer and inner radii (and sometimes angle). Enter the desired values there before drawing, and Illustrator will create the star with those exact parameters. These controls determine the shape itself, while panels like Stroke, Type, or Swatches affect appearance or text, not the star’s geometry. If you need to adjust later, you can tweak the values in the same Star tool options or modify the star after it's drawn.

The number of points and the radii are set in the Star tool options on the Control bar. When you select the Star tool, the top options area displays fields for the points (how many points the star has) and the outer and inner radii (and sometimes angle). Enter the desired values there before drawing, and Illustrator will create the star with those exact parameters. These controls determine the shape itself, while panels like Stroke, Type, or Swatches affect appearance or text, not the star’s geometry. If you need to adjust later, you can tweak the values in the same Star tool options or modify the star after it's drawn.