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Shortcut Sheet - Illustrator Essentials

The document lists various keyboard shortcuts for Adobe Illustrator, categorized by their functions such as tools, grouping, and transformations. It provides specific commands for both Mac and PC users to enhance efficiency while using the software. Additionally, it includes tips for simplifying paths and selecting objects based on fill color.

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Shortcut Sheet - Illustrator Essentials

The document lists various keyboard shortcuts for Adobe Illustrator, categorized by their functions such as tools, grouping, and transformations. It provides specific commands for both Mac and PC users to enhance efficiency while using the software. Additionally, it includes tips for simplifying paths and selecting objects based on fill color.

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My Most

awesome
Illustrator
Shortcuts!

TOOLS
FUNCTIONS Selection Tool V

Undo Arrange: Direct Selection Tool A


Cmd Z (Mac) Bring Forward Send to Back Type Tool T (esc to exit)
Ctrl Z (PC) Cmd ] (Mac) Cmd [ (Mac)
Ctrl ] (PC) Ctrl [ (PC) Rectangle Tool M
Group (Hold shift as you drag
Cmd G (Mac) Make Clipping Mask
to draw a square)
Ctrl G (PC) Cmd 7 (Mac)
Ctrl 7 (PC) Ellipse L
Ungroup
Cmd Shift G (Mac) Make Compound Shape Pen Tool P
Ctrl Shift G (PC) Cmd 8 (Mac)
Curvature Tool Shift `
Ctrl 8 (PC)
Make a Copy
Pencil Tool N
1. Choose the Selection Tool Outline mode Start by trying
2. Hold down Opt (Mac) or Alt the shortcuts for Line Segment Tool \
(PC) and click and drag the Cmd Y (Mac) the things you
Eye Dropper Tool I
object you wish to copy Ctrl Y (PC) use the most!
Gradient Tool G
Transform Again Outline Type
Cmd D (Mac) Cmd Shift O (Mac) Shapebuilder Tool Shift M
Ctrl D (PC) Ctrl Shift O (PC)
Artboard Tool Shift O
Smart Guides
Hold shift as you
drag your image
Cmd U (Mac)
in to illustrator Use these
to
Ctrl U (PC)
to place it without shortcuts ch
w it
linking quickly s ls!
o
between to
MORE HANDY QUICK TIPS!
Object > Path > Simplify
To reduce anchor points along a path
Right click Remember
on your artwork Select > Same > Fill Color you can do math
then choose To select all of the objects with the same fill color
Export Selection +(add)–(subtract)
/(divide)
Change Resolution to 72dpi to speed up *(multiply)
Illustrator (remember to change it back later!)

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