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Setting preferences


    Numerous program settings are stored in the Adobe Illustrator preference file:

    • In Windows, this file is called AI Prefs. In Windows 98 and ME, it is located in the Windows\Application Data\Adobe\Adobe Illustrator 10 folder. In Windows NT, this file is located in WinNT\Profiles\user name\ Application Data\Adobe Illustrator 10 folder. In Windows 2000 and XP it is in the Documents and Settings\username\Application Data\Adobe\Adobe Illustrator 10 folder.
    • In Mac OS, the preferences file is called Adobe Illustrator 10.0 Prefs. In Mac OS 9.x, it is located in the System Folder\Preferences\Adobe Illustrator 10 folder. In Mac OS X, it is located in the Mac OS X\Users\Home\Library\Preferences\Adobe Illustrator 10 folder.

    The settings stored in the preference file include display options, separation setup information, tool options, ruler units, and options for exporting information. Most of these options are set in panels of the Preferences dialog box.

    To find an explanation of a particular preference option or set of options, refer to the index.

To open the Preferences dialog box:

    Choose the desired preference panel from the Edit > Preferences submenu or the Illustrator 10 menu (Mac OS X only).

To switch to a different preference panel:

    Choose an option from the menu at the top left of the Preferences dialog box. You can also click Next to display the next panel, or click Prev to display the previous panel.