Using the Pathfinder paletteYou use the Pathfinder palette to combine paths into new objects and shapes. In the Pathfinder palette, you can access filters for combining paths and shape mode commands that create and modify compound shapes. For more information on how filters affect the objects to which they're applied, see Comparing filters and effects. For more information on using palettes, see Using palettes. You use 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.) Showing or hiding the Pathfinder palette Choose Window > Pathfinder. Using the Pathfinder palette menu Click the triangle 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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