Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
Selecting a Drawing Mode
In Illustrator, you can specify how and where you want to draw an object. You can draw
on top of an object, behind an object, or inside an object using one of the following draw-
ing modes: Draw Normal, Draw Behind, or Draw Inside. Draw Normal mode is the de-
fault drawing mode and the one used in previous versions of Illustrator. The Draw Behind
mode allows you to draw behind all objects on a selected layer (no other objects selected).
If an object is selected, the new object is drawn directly behind it. The Draw Inside mode
allows you to draw inside a single selected object, which automatically creates a clipping
mask from the selected object. You can select a drawing mode at the bottom of the Tools
panel or use the Shift+D keyboard shortcut to cycle through each one.
Select a Drawing Mode
Select the
Drawing Mode
tool on the Tools panel:
•
Draw Normal.
Draws an object on top of any other object; the default mode.
•
Draw Behind.
Draws an object behind all objects (no selection) or directly
behind a selected object.
•
Draw Inside.
Draws an object inside a single selected object.
