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The primary means for editing paths is to use the Node Tool to modify one or more path nodes. A few exceptions are covered at the end of this section (simplifying, reversing, and offsetting paths) and in Chapter 11, Tweak Tool.
Paths are normally edited using the Node Tool. This flexible tool enables the addition, deletion, and movement of nodes. A Sculpting mode allows easy fine tuning of paths with many nodes. Auto-smooth nodes enable nodes to be moved while maintaining smooth curves.