Using the Pathfinder paletteUse the Pathfinder palette to combine paths into new objects and shapes. In the Pathfinder palette, you can access filters for combining paths and you can access shape mode commands, which create and modify compound shapes. For more information on how filters affect the objects to which they're applied, see Using filters and filter effects. You access Pathfinder filters by clicking a Pathfinders button or pressing Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac OS) and clicking a Shape Modes button. (See Creating a final shape quickly.) You access shape modes by clicking a Shape Modes button. (See About compound shapes.) To open the Pathfinder palette: Choose Window > Pathfinder. To display the Pathfinder palette menu: Click the triangle at the upper right corner of the palette. To repeat the action of the most recent Pathfinder palette button: In the Pathfinder palette menu, choose Repeat <command>. The command is applied with the most recently used options. To set Pathfinder options:
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