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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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