If you want to speed up everyday tasks
Saving a few seconds here and there can shave hours off a complex project, and Illustrator is packed with features to handle common tasks quickly and efficiently. - Specify a tolerance range for the Magic Wand tool to select a range of objects with similar attributes--every object with a stroke weight between 1 and 3 points, for example. Save and load selections easily using the Select menu. (See Using the Magic Wand tool and palette.)
- Use graphic styles and effects to change the appearance of vector objects instantly. Because the original objects remain intact, you can modify the results at any time. (See Using graphic styles and Using filters and effects.)
- Manage complex artwork efficiently by using the Layers palette to organize the file into distinct layers and sublayers. You can also use the Layers palette to apply appearance attributes to layers, groups, and objects. (See Organizing objects using layers.)
- Position objects quickly using the precision layout tools in Illustrator, including snap-to grids, Smart Guides, and the Align palette. (See Laying out artwork with precision and Aligning and distributing objects.)
- Sample text and color attributes with the Eyedropper tool and apply the attributes to other objects. (See Copying attributes between objects.)
- Use the Swatches palette to store color and pattern swatches in a custom swatch set. When you copy an object from one file to another, any swatches associated with the object are added to the Swatches palette in the destination document. (See Working with swatches.)
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