This handy guide uses the proven Visual step-by-step approach to learning Illustrator -- in full color! It covers all the ins and outs of using Adobe Illustrator: creating and editing objects, working with bezier and compound paths, creating layers and masks, working with color, adding raster images, and using Illustrator for Web design. Teach Yourself VISUALLY Illustrator 10 is a tutorial for the graphically minded with clear, concise, jargon-free instructions and over 500 color screenshots throughout. Jam-packed with information, this book goes beyond the basics to help Web designers, graphic design professionals, and business graphics users take full advantage of the robust features of Illustrator 10.

<B>Michael Toot</B> is the author and co-author of several VISUAL books, including Master VISUALLY Web Design; Master VISUALLY Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere and AfterEffects; and Teach Yourself VISUALLY Macromedia Web Collection. He works and lives near Seattle, WA.

Introducing Illustrator

Work with Images

4

(2)

Understanding Illustrator

6

(2)

Navigate the Illustrator Work Area

8

(2)

Start Illustrator on a Macintosh or a PC

10

(2)

Create a New Document

12

(2)

Save a Document

14

(2)

Open a Saved Document

16

(1)

Close a Document

17

(1)

Get Help

18

(4)

Understanding Illustrator Basics

Change Document Settings

22

(2)

Change Preferences

24

(2)

Switch Between Views

26

(2)

View Rulers and Grids

28

(2)

View a Palette

30

(1)

Dock a Palette

31

(1)

Change Palette Options

32

(2)

Using the Zoom Tool

34

(2)

Using the Selection Tool

36

(2)

Using the Direct Selection Tool

38

(2)

Copy and Paste an Object

40

(2)

Undo or Redo a Command

42

(4)

Working with Paths

Understanding Paths

46

(2)

Draw Straight Lines with the Line Tool

48

(2)

Draw Freehand Lines with the Pencil Tool

50

(2)

Draw Curves with the Arc Tool

52

(2)

Draw Straight Lines with the Pen Tool

54

(2)

Draw Curves with the Pen Tool

56

(2)

Reshape a Curve

58

(2)

Reshape a Line with the Reshape Tool

60

(2)

Close an Open Path

62

(2)

Open a Closed Path

64

(2)

Delete Paths

66

(2)

Erase Parts of a Path

68

(2)

Smooth a Path

70

(4)

Using Advanced Path Techniques

Add or Remove Anchor Points

74

(2)

Convert Anchor Point Type

76

(6)

Remove Excess Anchor Points

82

(2)

Clean Up Stray Anchor Points

84

(2)

Average Points

86

(2)

Join Points

88

(2)

Using Add and Subtract Commands

90

(2)

Using the Interesect Command

92

(1)

Using the Exclude Command

93

(1)

Create a Compound Path

94

(4)

Working with Objects

Draw a Rectangle or Rounded Rectangle

98

(2)

Draw an Ellipse or Circle

100

(2)

Draw Regular Polygons

102

(1)

Draw Stars

103

(1)

Create a Spiral

104

(2)

Create a Rectangular Grid

106

(2)

Create a Polar Grid

108

(2)

Rotate an Object

110

(1)

Reflect an Object

111

(1)

Scale an Object

112

(2)

Apply Shear to an Object

114

(2)

Align Objects

116

(2)

Move Objects Forward and Back

118

(2)

Group and Ungroup Objects

120

(2)

Cut Objects with the Knife Tool

122

(4)

Advanced Object Effects and Symbols

Understanding Object Effects and Symbols

126

(2)

Warp Objects

128

(2)

Using the Free Transform Tool

130

(2)

Apply the Envelope Distort Tool

132

(2)

Using the Liquify Tools

134

(2)

Create a Flare

136

(2)

Create a Symbol

138

(2)

Insert and Delete Symbols

140

(2)

Edit and Update Symbols

142

(2)

Apply Symbol Effects

144

(4)

Applying Color

An Introduction to Color

148

(2)

Create and Save a CMYK Color

150

(2)

Create and Save an RGB Color

152

(2)

Fill an Object with Color

154

(2)

Stroke an Object

156

(2)

Paint with a Calligraphic Brush

158

(2)

Customize a Calligraphic Brush

160

(2)

Apply and Customize a Scatter Brush

162

(2)

Paint with an Art Brush

164

(2)

Fill an Object with a Gradient

166

(2)

Create a Multicolor Gradient

168

(2)

Fill an Object with a Pattern

170

(2)

Save Colors with the Eyedropper

172

(1)

Apply Colors with the Paint Bucket

173

(1)

Adjust Opacity of an Object

174

(1)

Adjust Blending of an Object

175

(3)

Working with Type

Understanding Type in Illustrator

178

(2)

Insert Point Type

180

(1)

Insert Area Type

181

(1)

Type Text Along a Path

182

(2)

Change Font and Font Size

184

(2)

Change Paragraph Alignment

186

(2)

Change Type Case

188

(1)

Using Smart Punctuation

189

(1)

Check Spelling

190

(2)

Link Type Blocks

192

(2)

Wrap Type Around an Object

194

(2)

Convert Type to Outlines

196

(4)

Effects, Filters, and Styles

An Introduction to Effects, Filters, and Styles

200

(2)

Apply the Roughen Effect

202

(2)

Apply the Feather Effect

204

(2)

Edit an Effect

206

(2)

Apply the Hatch Effects Filter

208

(2)

Apply the Pointillize Filter

210

(2)

Using the Appearance Palette

212

(2)

Apply a Style

214

(2)

Create a New Style

216

(2)

Using the Blend Tool

218

(2)

Using the Mesh Tool

220

(4)

Creating Graphs

An Introduction to Graphs

224

(2)

Create a Column Graph

226

(2)

Create a Line Graph

228

(2)

Create a Pie Graph

230

(2)

Edit Graph Data

232

(1)

Change a Graph Type

233

(1)

Add Color to a Graph

234

(2)

Import Data for a Graph

236

(4)

Working with Layers

An Introduction to Layers

240

(1)

Create a New Layer

241

(1)

Delete a Layer

242

(1)

Hide a Layer

243

(1)

Lock a Layer

244

(1)

Rearrange Layers

245

(1)

Create a Sublayer

246

(2)

Move Objects Between Layers

248

(2)

Edit Layer Properties

250

(2)

Create a Template Layer

252

(2)

Merge Layers

254

(1)

Flatten Artwork

255

(1)

Release Objects to Layers

256

(2)

Create a Clipping Mask with a Layer

258

(4)

Working with Bitmap Images

Understanding Images

262

(2)

Place an Image

264

(1)

Transform an Image

265

(1)

Trace an Image

266

(2)

Rasterize an Object

268

(2)

Copy an Image from Photoshop

270

(4)

Preparing Files for Printing

Understanding Printing

274

(1)

Understanding Printing Separations

275

(1)

Using Process Color

276

(2)

Using Spot Color

278

(2)

Trap Colors

280

(2)

Using Knockouts

282

(2)

Create Crop Marks

284

(1)

Change Color Modes

285

(1)

Print Artwork on a PC

286

(2)

Print Artwork on a Mac

288

(4)

Creating Art for the Web

Understanding Web Art

292

(2)

Select a Web-Safe Color

294

(1)

Work in Pixel Preview Mode

295

(1)

Save a GIF Image for the Web

296

(2)

Save a JPEG Image for the Web

298

(2)

Make a Button

300

(2)

Slice Artwork

302

(2)

Export Sliced Artwork

304

(2)

Export a Flash Animation

306

Appendix SHORTCUT KEY QUICK REFERENCE

Shortcut Key Quick Reference

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