Keyboard Shortcuts for Illustrator

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Adobe’s vector design suite Illustrator is a vital tool for designers. Here is an Illustrator CC keyboard shortcuts cheatsheet that will make your life easier. Using these keyboard shortcuts for Illustrator, you can learn all the basics from tools to menus and quick access panels.

If you’re new to Illustrator, you’re sure to find this resource to be incredibly helpful. Intermediate users are also likely to find plenty of shortcuts they didn’t know about.

If you’re a Photoshop user, be sure to see the Photoshop keyboard shortcuts cheatsheet.

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Steven is an industry veteran with nearly two decades of web design experience. He was instrumental in the launch (2007) and growth of the Vandelay Design blog. Vandelay Design is one of the leading web design blogs and has reached more than 50 million visitors. Steven has also been a regular contributor at other websites like Smashing Magazine and Envato's Tuts+, and was a contributing author for the Smashing Book. Connect with Steven at LinkedIn.