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KEY COMPONENTS OF THE ILLUSTRATOR WORKSPACE
Different components of Illustrator Workspace are as follows:
∑ Application Bar: It is located at the top, it includes menus like File, Edit, View, Window, and
Help. It provides quick access to Adobe Bridge, Adobe Stock, and the Workspace Switcher.
∑ Toolbar: It is found on the left side, it contains essential tools for drawing, selection, editing,
and transformation. Tools include Selection Tool, Pen Tool, Shape Tools, Gradient Tool, and
Type Tool.
∑ Properties Panel: It provides detailed object-specific controls, making it easier to adjust
settings without navigating multiple menus.
∑ Artboard Area: It is the canvas where designs are created. Illustrator allows working with
multiple artboards in a single document.
∑ Workspace Switcher: It is located in the Application Bar; it allows users to switch between
predefined workspaces or create a custom workspace.
CREATING A NEW DOCUMENT
To start a new project in Adobe Illustrator, follow these steps:
1. Open Adobe Illustrator and click on File > New or use the shortcut Ctrl + N.
The New Document window will appear.
2. Specify various parameters for your document in the New Document window.
• Name: Give your document a name for easy identification.
• Preset Options: Choose from different templates such as Print, Web, Mobile, or Custom.
• Artboard Size: Define the dimensions of your document.
• Units: Select from pixels, inches, points, or centimetres.
• Orientation: Set the layout to portrait or landscape.
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