Using the toolsThe first time you start Illustrator, the toolbox appears on the left side of the screen. The tools in the toolbox let you create, select, and manipulate objects in Illustrator. When you select most tools, the mouse pointer matches the tool's icon. For example, choosing the paintbrush tool changes the pointer to a paintbrush. You can also change a tool pointer to a precision pointer, such as a cross hair To move the toolbox: Drag the toolbox by the top bar. To show or hide the toolbox: To show or hide the toolbox, choose Window > Tools. When the toolbox is showing, a check mark appears before the name. To display hidden tools on-screen:
To close a detached toolbar: Click the close box. To change the pointer to a precision pointer:
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