Adobe Illustrator Flashcards Chapter 1-8

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The entire Illustrator interface is housed within the ___________

Application frame

From where can you access and manage workspace?

Workspace switcher menu

When an object is selected with the selection tool, the recolor artwork button is located in the _______

Control Panel

Where should you go to rename, duplicate, or delete a custom tool panel?

Window > tools Signup and view all the answers

You can use the swatches panel to store and apply which objects in your Illustrator document?

Colors, Patterns, Gradients Signup and view all the answers

How many predefined workspaces does Illustrator come with?

Eight Signup and view all the answers

To expand a panel that's displaying only as an icon in a dock or to collapse an expanded panel back to an icon, click ______

Its Icon Signup and view all the answers

To create a new vertical dock for panels, where should you drag a panel tab/icon?

Over the vertical left edge of the dock Signup and view all the answers

Illustrator documents display within the _______ as a tabbed window, and the document name is listed in its tab.

Application Frame Signup and view all the answers

Bleed values for your dartboard can be entered in the ________

New document dialog, document dialog box, and print dialog box Signup and view all the answers

Because any object placed on it will output to your chosen device or be exported with your final file, the artboard is called the ________

Live Area Signup and view all the answers

When you use the artboard panel to duplicate an artboard, where is the duplicate artboard added in relation to the existing artboards?

To the right of the existing artboards Signup and view all the answers

When you plan to print your file directly from Illustrator, what format should you use?

.ai Signup and view all the answers

How do you zoom out using the zoom tool?

Option - click Signup and view all the answers

Which tool can you select and drag to pan across a document to bring a different area or artboard into view?

The hand tool Signup and view all the answers

A shape is a path that consists of straight and/or curved line segments connected by _______

Anchor Points Signup and view all the answers

To make the arms of a star longer while drawing it, _________ away from the center of the star.

Command + Drag Signup and view all the answers

You can apply the LiveShapes feature for a round rectangle when _______ of the points are selected.

All Signup and view all the answers

Pressing which key changes the number of sides of a polygon while you are drawing the shape by clicking and dragging with the polygon tool?

The up or down arrow keys Signup and view all the answers

What will dragging an anchor point of a rectangle object disable?

The LiveShapes Feature only Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the inside color of an object?

Fill color Signup and view all the answers

Which swatch would you click to apply transparent fill or stroke?

The 'none' swatch Signup and view all the answers

You can only see the stroke of a path if it:

Has weight applied Signup and view all the answers

Where can you position a stroke?

Inside, outside, and center of a path Signup and view all the answers

Which corner style would you choose to create a pointed corner?

Miter Join Signup and view all the answers

What should you do to create solid lines if the black lines connecting the markers on the edit colors wheel are dashed?

Click the link harmony color icon Signup and view all the answers

To duplicate an object, select the object with the selection tool and hold the ________

Option key Signup and view all the answers

What controls the shape of the curve on a path segment?

Direction Handles Signup and view all the answers

What is the best way to change one end of an ellipse shape so that it becomes pointed?

Select an anchor point and click convert selected anchor points to corner Signup and view all the answers

Which tool is the scale tool grouped with?

Shear tool Signup and view all the answers

In Illustrator, it's often easier to __________

Reshape a basic shape than to draw the same shape from scratch Signup and view all the answers

When you create a new object, which layer is it placed on by default?

The currently selected layer Signup and view all the answers

How can you restock objects without selecting them?

By moving layer listings on the layers panel Signup and view all the answers

Before you can use guides, you'll need to make sure which menu item is enabled?

View > Rulers > Show Rulers Signup and view all the answers

When do smart guides appear when you are in artboard mode?

When you create, resize, and reposition an artboard Signup and view all the answers

What is the keyboard shortcut to display rulers?

Command + R Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you Option > Shift > drag with the ellipse tool selected?

Draw a circle from its center Signup and view all the answers

Which of these temporarily previews the united shapes as you drag with the shape builder tool?

A red border Signup and view all the answers

Which of these are both selection options in the shape builder tool options dialog box?

Straight line and freeform Signup and view all the answers

What is the keyboard shortcut to repeat transforming objects in perspective?

Command + D Signup and view all the answers

Which of these are all shape mode icon options in the upper portion of the pathfinder panel?

Unite, Minus Front, Intersect, and Exclude Signup and view all the answers

How do you create a compound shape rather than a single path?

Option + click the unite icon Signup and view all the answers

What does clicking on the expand button on the pathfinder do?

Converts any selected compound shape into a single path or a compound path Signup and view all the answers

What shape mode option hides all non-overlapping areas of selected objects?

Intersect Signup and view all the answers

What does the pathfinder Divide do?

Converts overlapping areas into separate, non-overlapping objects Signup and view all the answers

By default, an effect is applied to _______

An entire object Signup and view all the answers

Where would you go to save an effect as a style for repeated use?

The Graphic Style Panel Signup and view all the answers

Which tool is the twirl tool located under?

Width tool Signup and view all the answers

Why are the warp, twirl, pucker, and bloat tools more frequently used than other liquify tools?

They make it easier to control the distortion Signup and view all the answers

To create a custom width profile preset, select the object and click _______

Add to profile in the control panel Signup and view all the answers

To group objects together, select two or more objects that are being used to create an element or shape then

Choose Object > Group or Command + G Signup and view all the answers

When working with objects in isolation mode, use the direct selection tool to do what?

To select and edit a point or segment on an isolated object Signup and view all the answers

When using select > same options, what fill color search for?

One attribute only Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Adobe Illustrator Overview

The entire Illustrator interface is contained within the Application Frame.
Access and manage workspaces through the Workspace Switcher Menu.
The Recolor Artwork button appears in the Control Panel when an object is selected with the selection tool.

Tool Management

To rename, duplicate, or delete a custom tool panel, navigate to Window > Tools.
The Swatches Panel allows storage and application of Colors, Patterns, and Gradients.
Illustrator includes eight predefined workspaces for different tasks.

Click an icon to expand a panel displayed only as an icon in the dock.
Drag a panel tab/icon over the vertical left edge of the dock to create a new vertical dock.

Document Management

Illustrator documents are displayed as a tabbed window within the Application Frame.
Bleed values can be set in the New Document dialog, Document dialog box, or Print dialog box.

Artboard Features

The Artboard is referred to as the Live Area as objects placed here will output with the final file.
Duplicating an artboard using the Artboard panel adds it to the right of existing artboards.

File Formats and Zooming

Use the .ai format for printing directly from Illustrator.
Zoom out with the Option + Click on the Zoom Tool.

Path and Shape Creation

Shapes consist of paths formed by Anchor Points.
To elongate star arms while drawing, hold Command + Drag away from the center.
The LiveShapes feature is available when all points of a round rectangle are selected.

Object Modification

Change the number of sides of a polygon by pressing the up or down arrow keys while dragging.
Dragging an anchor point of a rectangle disables the LiveShapes Feature only.
The inside color of an object is called the Fill Color; use the "none" swatch for transparent fills or strokes.

Stroke Options

The stroke of a path is visible only if it has weight applied.
Strokes can be positioned inside, outside, or at the center of a path.
Use the Miter Join style to create pointed corners.

Object Duplication and Selection

Duplicate an object by selecting it and holding the Option key.
The shape of the curve on a path segment is controlled by Direction Handles.

Reshaping and Transforming Objects

Change one end of an ellipse to a point by selecting an anchor point and clicking to convert it to a corner.
The Scale Tool is grouped with the Shear Tool.

Layer and Guide Management

New objects are placed on the currently selected layer by default.
Use the Layers Panel to restock objects without selection.
Enable guides through View > Rulers > Show Rulers.

Smart Guides and Shortcuts

Smart Guides appear when creating, resizing, or repositioning an artboard.
Display rulers with the keyboard shortcut Command + R.

Drawing Techniques

Holding Option + Shift while dragging with the Ellipse Tool draws a circle from its center.
The Shape Builder Tool displays united shapes with a red border during dragging.

Shape Modes and Compound Shapes

Shape modes like Unite, Minus Front, Intersect, and Exclude are available in the Pathfinder panel.
Create a compound shape by pressing Option + Click on the Unite Icon.
The Pathfinder Divide tool separates overlapping areas into distinct objects.

Effects and Styles

By default, effects apply to the entire object.
Save effects as styles for repeated use in the Graphic Style Panel.

Object Grouping and Isolation Mode

Group objects by selecting them and choosing Object > Group or pressing Command + G.
In Isolation Mode, use the Direct Selection Tool to edit points or segments on isolated objects.

Fill Color Search

When using Select > Same, it searches for one specific fill color attribute only.

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Test your knowledge of the Adobe Illustrator interface with these flashcards covering Chapters 1 through 8. Each card presents key terms and definitions that are essential for mastering Illustrator's workspace and tools. Perfect for beginners and intermediate learners who want to reinforce their understanding of this graphic design software.