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The knife tool cuts The hand tool (H)
objects and paths. moves the Illustrator
artboard within the
illustration window.
Using the Info palette
The Info palette provides information on the area beneath the pointer and on selected
objects. Depending on the tool you're using, you can use the Info palette to measure size,
distance, and angle of rotation. In most cases when a tool is in use, the Info palette displays
the x and y coordinates of the pointer's position in the artwork by using the units of
measurement you specify. The unit of measure is determined by the unit of measure set in
the Document Setup or Units & Undo Preferences dialog box.
The Info palette also displays color information for the fill and stroke of selected objects,
and the names of patterns, gradients, or tints applied to the objects.
To display the Info palette:
Choose Window > Info. The Info palette displays the following information, depending on
the tool or command you select:
When using a selection tool, the x and y coordinates of the pointer are displayed. If an
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object is selected, the width (W), height (H), and x, y coordinates of the object are also
displayed.
When using a zoom tool, the magnification factor and the x and y coordinates are
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displayed after you release the mouse button.
When using a pen tool or gradient tool, or when you move a selection, the change in
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x (W), the change in y (H), the distance (D), and the angle
When using the scale tool, the percentage change in width (W) and height (H) and the
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new width (W) and height (H) are displayed after the scale is finished.
When using the rotate or reflect tools, the coordinates of the object's center and the
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angle of rotation
When using the shear tool, the coordinates of the object's center, the angle of shear
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axis , and the amount of shear
When using the paintbrush tool, the x and y coordinates and the name of the current
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brush are displayed.
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The page tool
adjusts the page grid
to control where
artwork appears on
the printed page.
or reflection are displayed.
are displayed.
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Looking at the Work Area
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The zoom tool (Z)
increases and
decreases the view
magnification in the
illustration window.
as you drag are displayed.
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