How to make diagonal lines in Photoshop (Method- 1)

This method of making diagonal lines in Photoshop is a bit lengthy but it does not mean it is difficult. People often avoid this method due to the length but remember it is more effective than the second method. So, try to use this method instead of using shortcuts or any other thing. Following are the steps used to make diagonal lines in Photoshop in method 1;

Step 1

Open the file or image on which you want to draw diagonal lines. For better understanding, we will be telling you about a new document and how to make diagonal lines on that document. To do this, go to the file menu and select the “New” option. An empty document will appear on which you can make or draw diagonal lines.

Step 2

Go to the line tool. It is not separately given in Photoshop. You have to search for it. Usually, it is given under the rectangle tool present in the main toolbar. Click on that and a submenu will be shown. There are multiple shapes and tools. Select the line tool from there.

Step 3

You need to select a particular color for diagonal lines. Select the color such as black, white, or green. This is done through a color tool given in Photoshop. Go to that tool and choose a color.

Step 4

Go to the shape options where you can set the size and weight. Set the weight to 10px or according to your need.

Step 5

Click on the left bottom corner and hold the cursor. Move to the right top of the image. A straight diagonal line will be drawn. Draw all the diagonal lines required for your image.

The line tool is also given on the left side of the window. It is present near the text tool on its left side. You can also use that line tool to make diagonal lines. These steps are for making or drawing diagonal lines from bottom left to top right corner but you can also draw diagonal lines from top left to bottom right corner.

You have to follow the same steps and put the cursor on the top left as a starting point and then drag it by pressing and holding the shift towards the bottom right corner. You can draw multiple diagonal lines by changing starting and ending points. Diagonal lines are always parallel to one another.