Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
dialog box, leave the Illustrator options at their default settings and then click OK.
4.
Choose View > Fit Artboard In Window.
Creating layers
By default, every document begins with one layer, named Layer 1. As you create artwork,
you can rename and add layers at any time. Placing objects on separate layers lets you more
easily select and edit them. For example, by placing type on a separate layer, you can change
the type all at once without affecting the rest of the artwork. Next, you'll change the default
layer name and then create two layers using different methods.
1.
If the Layers panel isn't visible, click the Layers panel icon ( ) on the right side of the
workspace, or choose Window > Layers. Layer 1 (the default name for the first layer)
is highlighted, indicating that it is active.
2.
In the Layers panel, double-click the layer name Layer 1 to edit it. Type
Side panel
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and then press Enter or Return.
Instead of keeping all content on one single layer, you'll create several layers and sublayers
to better organize the content and to make it easier to select content later.
Note
If you double-click just to the right or left of a layer name, the Layer Options
