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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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