How to Draw a Dotted Line in Adobe Illustrator?

You can draw a dotted line in Adobe Illustrator using a simple technique. Here's how:

Using the Line Segment Tool

Select the Line Segment Tool: Locate it in the Tools panel, represented by a line with a small square at its end.
Click and drag: Click and hold your mouse on the artboard to create a starting point for your line. Drag your mouse to create the line's length and direction.
Open the Stroke Panel: Navigate to the Stroke panel (Window > Stroke) or use the shortcut Shift + F6.
Select the Dashed Line Type: In the Stroke panel, click the "Dashes" dropdown menu and choose "Dashed Line" from the list of options.
Adjust the dash and gap: Use the "Dash" and "Gap" fields to customize the length of the dash and the space between each dash.

Select the Pen Tool: Located in the Tools panel, represented by a pen icon.
Click to create anchor points: Click on the artboard to create the starting point of your dotted line. Continue clicking to add more anchor points, defining the line's path.
Close the path: When you're done, click on the first anchor point to close the path.
Apply the stroke: Use the Stroke panel as described in the previous method to apply the desired dotted line style.

Select a shape tool: Choose from tools like the Rectangle Tool, Ellipse Tool, or Polygon Tool.
Create the shape: Draw the desired shape on the artboard.
Apply the stroke: Use the Stroke panel to apply a dotted line style to the shape's outline.

Experiment with different dash and gap settings: Play around with the values in the Stroke panel to find the perfect dotted line style for your project.
Use the "Preview" option: Enable the "Preview" option in the Stroke panel to see how your changes affect the dotted line in real-time.
Create custom dotted line styles: Use the "Dash" and "Gap" fields in the Stroke panel to create your own unique dotted line patterns.

By following these steps, you can easily create dotted lines in Adobe Illustrator for a variety of creative projects.