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--- software:after_effects [2025/08/26 15:10] – [Animating Arrows] mh
+++ software:after_effects [2025/08/26 15:24] (current) – [Animating Arrows] mh
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 //There are many ways to do this, this is one that is quite effective and requires fewer layers / operations.//
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   * Create a path with the pen tool. Shortcut **''G''**.
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   * //(Optional)// Animate the **End** of the trim paths if necessary.
   * Use the Star Tool to create an arrowhead. Before releasing on click use the **''DOWN''** key to reduce number of points to 3.
-  * Use **''CTRL'' + ''ALT'' + ''HOME'' to set the anchor point to the center of the arrow head.
+  * Use **''CTRL'' + ''ALT'' + ''HOME''** to set the anchor point to the center of the arrow head.
   * Select arrow head layer and press **''P''** to reveal Position.
   * Copy the path created earlier and paste it to the Position of the Arrow Head layer. If the timeline locator was not in the correct position, take time to re-adjust the keyframes created.
-  * Right-click on arrow head layer > Transform and select Auto-orient (shortcut : **''CTRL'' + ''ALT'' + ''O'') and select **Orient along Path**.
+  * Right-click on arrow head layer > Transform and select Auto-orient (shortcut : **''CTRL'' + ''ALT'' + ''O''**) and select **Orient along Path**.
   * Manually adjust **Rotation** of Arrow head, and **Fill/Stroke** according to desires. If arrowhead is not perfectly on path end, adjust the position of the **Anchor Point X or Y** accordingly.
   * Select all keyframes and **''F9''** to apply **Easy Ease**.