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    CREATING A NEW DOCUMENT

                     To start a new project in Adobe Illustrator, follow these steps:

                     Step  1   Open Adobe Illustrator and click on File > New or use the shortcut Ctrl + N.

                               The New Document window will appear.

                     Step  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.
                               •  Bleed: Allows artwork to extend beyond the trim edge, useful for printing.

                               •  Colour Mode:

                                 o RGB: Best for digital graphics.
                                 o  CMYK: Used for print designs.

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