Click and drag while using thePaintbrushtool to create a line.

Likewise, click separately in the direction you want your path to follow when using thePenorCurvaturetools.

after you snag your line drawn, select it using theSelectiontool at the top left of the toolbox.

Screenshots of Adobe Illustrator, highlighting the Pen, Curvature and Paintbrush tool in Illustrator

Then punch theSmoothtool, found by holding down theShapertool icon, if not already visible.

Click and drag over your line multiple times to smooth the path.

Whether for illustration or graphic design work, these tools will rid your work of uneven and shaky lines.

Two adobe Illustrator screenshots, showing a path before and after using the smooth tool. The before is jagged and the after is clear and smooth.

Enjoy smooth sailing in Adobe Illustrator from here on out, especially when it comes to line work.

A screenshot of Adobe Illustrator, with the smoothing fidelity pop-up box highlighted

An adobe illustrator screenshot showing the options drop down in front of an unsteady line pathway, leading to the simplify tool.

An adobe illustrator screenshot, showing a now smooth line behind the simplify tool box, with the option dragged down to the most extreme amount of simplifying.