Extrude Edges

Reference

Mode

Edit Mode, Vertex and Edge

Menu

Mesh ‣ Extrude ‣ Extrude Edges/Vertices Only

Hotkey

Alt-E

If vertices are selected while doing an extrude, but they do not form an edge or face, they will extrude as expected, forming a non-manifold edge. Similarly, if edges are selected that do not form a face, they will extrude to form a face.

When a selection of vertices forms an edge or face, it will extrude as if the edge was selected. Likewise for edges that form a face.

To force a vertex or edge selection to extrude as a vertex or edge, respectively, use Alt-E to access the Extrude Edges Only and Vertices Only.

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Vertex selected.
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Vertices Only extrude.
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Edge selected.
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Edge Only extrude.