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How do I enable the selection tool in Illustrator?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 6:48 pm

If you want to use the selection tool in Illustrator, you first need to enable it. To do this, open Illustrator and go to the Tools menu.

There, you’ll find the Selection tool (it looks like a cross with a circle in the middle). Click on it to open the tool’s options.

In the Options bar, you’ll see a few options that affect the selection tool. The first is the Mode button. This lets you choose between the traditional selection tool (which works like a cross) and the lasso tool. The second is the Selection Type button. This lets you choose between the traditional outlines of selections (like rectangles and circles) or the fuzzy selection tool. The third is the Anti-Aliasing button.

This controls how smooth the edges of the selections will be. The fourth is the Contents button. This lets you fill the selection with whatever you want (a color, a pattern, or a shape). The fifth is the Clear button. This deletes the entire selection.

PRO TIP: The selection tool is used to select objects in Illustrator. To enable the selection tool, go to the Select menu and choose Selection Tool.

Now that you know how to use the selection tool, you can start creating your own selections. To start, click on the object you want to select. Then use the selection tool to make a selection around the object.

You can use the options in the Options bar to control the selection’s shape and size. Once you’re done, you can either fill the selection with a color or pattern, or clear it to create a new selection.

Conclusion

The selection tool in Illustrator is a valuable tool for creating precise selections. By understanding how to use the options in the Options bar, you can create the perfect selection for your project.

Madison Geldart

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