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Shortcut Adobe Illustrator – One of the applications developed by Adobe. Namely Adobe Illustrator.
This application is intended for vector design needs and has a lot of users. Both from beginners to professionals.
Adobe Illustrator itself has a variety of features, which can be accessed with a shortcut. Well, this shortcut that I will discuss.
Illustrator Basic Shortcuts
The purpose of basic shortcuts, namely key combinations that can be used to perform basic functions of Illustrator.
Here’s the list:
Ctrl + N: New Document
To create a new worksheet, we usually have to open the File menu > New Document. But if you want to be practical, you can create a new sheet in Illustrator by pressing Ctrl + N on the keyboard.
Shift + Ctrl + N: Create New Document with Template
The shortcut Shift + Ctrl + N in Illustrator works to create a new document using a template already provided.
Alt + Ctrl + N: Create New Document Without Configure
This shortcut Alt + Ctrl + N function is to create a new document directly or without having to be configured first. Usually, the worksheet format will be taken by default.
Ctrl + S: Save Document
Many applications use the Ctrl + S shortcut to save documents. Now in Illustrator, it’s the same, by using this shortcut you can save the design that has been done.
Ctrl + P: Print Document
If you want to print the design directly to paper using a printer, you can press Ctrl + P.
Ctrl + C: Copy Object
Ctrl + C in Illustrator functions to copy objects that you have previously selected using the.
Ctrl + V: Paste Object
Still in connection before, after you copy an object, you can paste it into the worksheet by pressing the shortcut Ctrl + V.
Ctrl + Z: Undo
Ctrl + Z in Illustrator serves to restore (undo) the design result. So for example something goes wrong, just press this shortcut.
Shift + Ctrl + Z: Redo
Contrary to before, the shortcut Shift + Ctrl + Z is used to restore the design to a newer one.
Ctrl + L: Create New Layer
To shorten the creation of layers, you can press the shortcut Ctrl + L. Later, just fill in the name of the layer.
Shortcut Tools in Adobe Illustrator
In Illustrator, to use a particular tool, most people select it manually (with the mouse).
Well, if you already know the shortcut, you can shorten the design process.
Space: Hand Tool Mode
Holding down the space bar in Illustrator, allows you to enter hand tool mode. This mode serves to move the document.
Ctrl + Space: Zoom Mode
If you additionally press Ctrl + spacebar, later you will enter zoom mode. Namely to zoom in and out of the screen.
A: Direct Selection Tool
The A button is used to access the Direct Selection Tool. Its function is to adjust the shape of the selected object.
Y: Magic Wand Tool
The Y shortcut in Illustrator allows you to activate the Magic Wand Tool. The function of this tool is to select the image color of the selected object.
Q: Lasso Tool
If you want to use the Lasso Tool in Illustrator, you can simply activate it by pressing the Q key.
P: Pen Tool
You can press the P key on the keyboard to activate the Pen Tool mode. The Pen Tool is one of its functions for selection.
T: Type Tool
When going to write, then we must activate the Type Tool first. Well, you just press the T button.
B: Paint Brush Tool
In Illustrator the B button is used to activate the Paint Brush Tool. This tool is generally used to emphasize a line.
N: Pencil Tool
There is another N key. In Illustrator its function is to activate the Pencil Tool. The purpose of this tool is to create a thin line.
Shift + N: Shape Tool
Unlike other design applications, in Illustrator the creation of shapes is often done. To activate the tool you just press Shift + N only.
L: Ellipse Tool
Still on the shape, specifically to shape a round shape, you can activate the Ellipse Tool to make it. Press the L button.
M: Rectangle Tool
One of the most commonly used tools for many design needs. The M key can be pressed to activate this tool.
R: Rotate Tool
The R key in Illustrator has a rotate function. You can rotate the canvas or object with this tool.
S: Scale Tool
This tool is for adjusting the scale. Enlarged or reduced. How to use the tool, just press the S key.
O: Reflect Tool
The function of this tool is to reverse an object only. How to use it press the O button.
E: Free Transform Tool
Free Transform Tool serves to adjust the size of the object. How to activate it you only need to press the E button.
K: Live Paint Bucket
With this Live Paint Bucket tool, you can color objects in one area. How to use it press the K button.
I: Eyedropper Tool
Have you ever seen a nice color in a design? Well, you can take the color code by pressing the I button and then using the Eyedropper Tool.
G: Gradient Tool
This tool serves to adjust the color gradient (gradation) in Illustrator. The shortcut is the G key.
Shortcut Navigasi illustrator
In Illustrator, there are navigation shortcuts that make it easier to access each document. Here’s the list:
Ctrl + F6: Navigate to Next Document
This Ctrl + F6 key combination serves to move the screen to the next document.
Ctrl + Shift + F6: Navigate to Previous Document
Contrary to before, if you press Ctrl + Shift + F6, then you will move to the previously opened document.
Ctrl + Alt + F6: Navigate to Next Document Group
Ctrl + Alt + F6 functions to move the worksheet position to the next document group.
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + F6: Navigate to Previous Document Group
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + F6 functions to change the position of the Illustrator worksheet to the previously opened document group.
Shortcut Panel Illustrator
Each panel in Illustrator has a different function. But in general, this panel serves to configure objects and help design.
Now, to access the panel you can use the shortcut – a shortcut following:
Ctrl + F8: Info Panel
The Info Panel in Illustrator is used to find out the position of objects on the worksheet. How to activate this panel, you only need to press the shortcut Ctrl + F8 only.
F7: Layer Panel
The Layers panel usually appears automatically when you create a worksheet. Well, if it doesn’t appear, you can activate it by pressing the F7 key.
Shift + F7: Align Panel
The function of the align panel is to adjust the layout of the object. How to use it you can press Shift + F7.
Shift + F6: Appearance Panel
The Appearance Panel is a panel that contains tools for configuring object effects. An easy way to access it is by pressing the shortcut Shift + F6.
F5: Brushes Panel
The Brushes Panel is used to adjust brush settings on objects in Illustrator. You can activate this panel by pressing the F5 key.
F6: Color Panel
When you’re coloring an object, and want to change the color, you’ll need the color panel. Please press the F6 key to open this panel.
Ctrl + F9: Gradient Panel
If you want to color an object with a gradient color, you can activate the Gradient Panel. How to activate it, press Ctrl + F9.
This shortcut does not need to be memorized all. Just some of them, the ones you use most often.
Mainly to access a function that is complicated if activated manually. The goal is to shorten the work.
