Illustrator retype
Illustrator retype can save you from flattened files and unknown fonts. If you have ever received a design or been asked to recreate a design from a file, you know …
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Collaborate in Illustrator
You can collaborate in Illustrator in several ways that will allow clients and collaborators to view, comment and even edit your files. Share using the Package command When sending someone …
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Mastering Illustrator export options
Illustrator export options provide you with multiple ways to create usable files. To begin exporting you artwork, choose File > Export > Export As. Select a location for the file, …
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Using Illustrator Drawing Modes
Illustrator has different drawing modes, that let you create, paste, or place content behind other content or within a vector shape. Add content behind all other content With nothing selected …
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Working with compound paths
Compound paths allow you to cut holes in objects. Think of a donut shape where you can see through the hole. You can edit these paths independently with the direct …
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Creating Clipping Masks in Illustrator
Clipping masks are shapes (aka a clipping path) that mask lawyers below it. Only what is within the mask is visible. The clipping path needs to be a vector object …
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Illustrator pencil tool
The pencil tool is a freehand way to create curves and paths. This is the drawing tool that most closely resembles drawing on paper. To draw, simply click and drag. …
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Using artboards in Illustrator
Using artboards in Illustrator is very much like pages in programs like InDesign. When you create a new document in Ai, you can choose to create multiple artboards as well. You …
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Illustrator variable width profiles
The Illustrator width tool and variable width profiles are excellent ways to quickly add interest to line art. To use the Width tool, click the Width tool or press Shift …
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Using grids and guides in Illustrator
Using grids and guides in Illustrator can frustrate new users – especially those coming from InDesign. In InDesign, you may be used to quickly creating margins, columns and rows to …
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