Selection Basics Using the Selection and Direct Selection Tools
Setting up the Document
- Creating Basic Shapes
- Using Basic Shape Tools
- Drawing with the Rectangular Grid Tool
- Tips for Drawing Polygons, Spirals and Stars
- Copying and Scaling Shapes
Drawing with the Pen Tool Creating Straight Lines
- Creating Curved Paths
- Building a Curve
- Curves and Corner Anchor Points
- Editing Curves
Painting Filling with Color
- Stroking with Color
- Building Custom Swatches
- Copying Paint Attributes
- Copying Appearance Attributes
- Saturating a Color
- Painting with Patterns and Gradients
- Painting with a Pattern Brush
Applying Transparency and Blending Modes Changing the Opacity of an Object
- Changing the Blending Modes
- Isolating the Blending
- Using an Opacity Mask
Working with Layers Creating Layers
- Locking Layers
- Viewing Layers
- Pasting Layers
- Creating Clipping Masks
- Merging Layers
- Applying Appearance Attributes to Layers
- Applying a Filter Effect to a Masked Selection
- Creating a Gradient Mask
- Applying Effects Using a Gradient Mask
Transforming Objects Scaling, Rotating, Distorting and Shearing Objects
- Positioning Objects Precisely
- Reflecting Objects
- Using the Free Transform Tool
- Making Multiple Transformations
Working with Placement and Order of Objects Creating Custom Guides
- Applying the Warp and Pathfinder Features
- Arrangement and Object Order
Applying Appearance Attributes, Styles and Effects Using Appearance Attributes
- Copying, Applying and Removing Styles and Appearances
- Saving and Printing Files with Transparency Effects
- Flattening Settings
Working with Type Adding Type to a Document
- Sampling Type
- Changing the Character Size
- Reshaping text with an envelope
- Creating Columns of Type
- Changing Character Attributes of Placed Text
- Changing Paragraph Attributes
- Saving and Using Styles
- Wrapping Type Around a Graphic
- Typing Along a Path
- Creating Type Outlines
- Creating Type Masks
Saving Your File for Electronic Distribution
Blending Shapes and Colors Creating a Gradient Fill
- Adjusting the Direction of the Gradient Blend
- Adding Colors to a Gradient
- Creating Smooth Color Blends
- Blending Intermediate Steps
- Modifying the Blend
- Combining Blends with Gradients
- Liquefying a Layer
- Creating a Border Layer
- Flattening a Layered Image
Working with Symbols Creating a Symbol
- Using the Symbolism Tools
- Editing Symbols
- Updating a Symbol
- Using the Symbols Palette as a Database
- Mapping a Symbol to 3-D Artwork
Working with Brushes and Scribbles
- Applying Brushes to Paths
- Using Art Brushes and Scatter Brushes
- Changing the Color Attributes of Brushes
- Using a Fill Color with Brushes
- Using Calligraphic Brushes
- Using Pattern Brushes
- Applying the Scribble Effect
Creating Airbrush Effects Setting Smart Guides Preferences
Painting with the Mesh Tool
- Editing Mesh Points
- Reflecting Mesh Objects
- Modifying Mesh Lines
- Warping a Mesh
- Applying Transparency to a Mesh
Using the 3D Effect
- Using the Warp Effect
- Using Brushes for Decoration
- Turning Artwork into Symbols
- Creating a 3D Cylinder
- Using the 3D Extrude and Rotate Effects
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