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Layers Palette Shortcuts
Command + ClickToggle layer between Preview/Outline mode
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Option + ClickShow layer while turningoff all others
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Command + ClickTo create the new layer at the top of list
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Command + Option + ClickTo create the new layer below selected layer
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Painting and Transforming
OptionTemporarily Switch from Live Paint Bucket to Eyedropper
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ShiftSamples intermediate color from gradient, picture, etc. with eyedropper
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Option + ClickSets center point and shows dialog
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Option + DragDuplicates and transforms selection
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Shift + DragMove mesh point along path with Mesh tool
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Palette Shortcuts/Function Keys
F5Show/Hide Brushes
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F6Show/Hide Color
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F7Show/Hide Layers
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F8Show/Hide Info
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Command + F9Show/Hide Gradient
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Command + F10Show/Hide Stroke
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Command + F11Show/Hide Attributes
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F12Revert file
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Shift + F5Show/Hide Graphic Styles
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Shift + F6Show/Hide Appearance
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Shift + F7Show/Hide Align
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Shift + F8Show/Hide Transform
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Shift + Command + F9Show/Hide Pathfinder
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Shift + Command + F10Show/Hide Transparency
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Shift + Command + F11Show/Hide Symbols
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Path Editing
Command + Option + Shift + JJoin and Average at same time
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OptionConvert Anchor Point tool from Pen tool
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OptionSwitch between Add Anchor Point and Delete Anchor Point tools
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OptionAdd Anchor Point tool from Scissors tool
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SpacebarMove anchor point while drawing with Pen tool
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Selecting and Moving
CommandTo access Selection or Direction Selection tool
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Command + Option + TabTo switch between Selection and Direction Selection tools
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Option + ClickTo switch between Direct Selection and Group Selection
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OptionTo make copy while dragging
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ShiftTo add to a selection
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Arrow KeysMove Selection
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Command + 2Lock selected artwork
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Command + Option + Shift + 2Lock all deselected artwork
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Command + Option + 2Unlock all artwork
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Command + Option + Shift + 3Hide all deselected artwork
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Command + Option + 3Show all artwork
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Shapes (while drawing)
OptionDraw from center
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Option + ClickDraw from center with dialog
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ShiftConstrain proportion
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ShiftConstrain orientation of polygons, stars, spirals
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SpacebarMove object while drawing
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Up/Down Arrow KeysAdd/subtract sides, points, spiral segments
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CommandDecrease inner radius
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~Create Continuous duplicates along mouse movement
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Tools
V Selection
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A Direct Selection
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Y Magic Wand
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Q Lasso
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P Pen
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Shift + C Convert Anchor point
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T Type
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M Rectangle
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LEllipse
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BPaintbrush
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FCycle through Screen Modes
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/Fill or Stroke w/None
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D Default Fill & Stroke (white fill/black stroke
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Shift + X Swap Fill & Stroke
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XToggle between Fill & Stroke
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Type
Command + ShiftDecrease/Increase type size
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Option + Arrow KeysDecrease/Increase leading
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Option + Arrow KeysDecrease/Increase kerning/tracking
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Command + Option + Arrow KeysKerning/tracking x 5
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Shift + Option + Arrow KeysDecrease/Increase baseline shift
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Command + Option + Shift + Arrow KeysBaseline shift x 5
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Command + Shift + LAlign type left, right, center
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Command + Shift + JJustify type
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Command + Shift + FJustify last line
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Command + Shift + XReset horizontal/vertical scale to 100%
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Command + Option + QReset kerning or tracking to 0
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viewing & guides
Ctrl + SpacebarZoom In Tool
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