In graphic design, a path is a line that appears when you draw using a vector tool as the Pen , the Pencil , or the Brush Tool. It is made up of a series of anchor points (or nodes).

There are mostly three types of paths:

1. Open path: A single path (or line) with two end anchor points.
2. Closed path: A closed shape that has no end point.
3. Compound path: Two or more open or closed paths connected with each other.