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Compound Shapes
A compound shape is a combination of two or more vector shapes that interact with each other
using Boolean operations (Add, Subtract, Intersect, Exclude). They remain editable and can be
reversed or modified at any time.
To create a compound shape, follow the given steps:
Step 1 Draw two or more overlapping shapes using Shape Tools, select all the shapes you want
to combine (Shift + Click each shape or drag with the Selection Tool (V)).
Step 2 Click on Window Pathfinder from Application Bar to access shape operations.
Step 3 There are four modes for compound shapes, you may select any on the basis of your
requirement.
∑ Unite: It merges all selected shapes into one. The overlapping areas blend together.
∑ Minus Front: It subtracts the top shape from the bottom shape. It is useful for creating
cutouts or holes in objects.
∑ Intersect: It keeps only the overlapping area of the selected shapes. Everything
outside the overlap disappears.
∑ Exclude: It is opposite of intersect and excludes the overlapping area.
Unite
Minus Front
Intersect
Exclude
Fill colours in shapes
Step 1 Click on Selection Tool (V) to select the shape you want to fill.
Step 2 Select the Fill and Stroke section in the left toolbar and click on the Fill box.
Step 3 Select a colour from the Swatches panel or Colour Picker.
Step 4 Click on the desired colour to fill the shape.
Vector Landscape in Adobe Illustrator 91

