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Vector Graphics
composed of mathematical descriptions of a series of lines and points; they are resolution independent, can be freely scaled, and are automatically output at the resolution of the output device.
Raster/Bitmap Images
pixel-based, make up a grid of individual pixels (rasters or bits) in rows and columns
Bounding Box
a rectangle that marks the outermost edges of an object, regardless of the actual object shape.
Stacking Order
The relative top-to-bottom order of objects on the artboard, or of layers in the Layer panel
Selection Tool
used to select entire objects or groups
Direct Selection Tool
used to select individual paths and points of a shape, or to select component pieces within a group
Pencil Tool
used to draw freeform paths defined by dragging the mouse cursor
Command/Control
press to temporarily access the selection tool; releasing the modifier key restores the previously selected tool
Pathfinder Panel
used to create complex shapes by combining multiple selected objects
Compound Path/Shape
used to create complex shapes by combining multiple selected objects
Pen Tool
used to place anchor points that are connected by line segments.
Convert Anchor Point Tool
used to change a smooth anchor point to a corner anchor point (and vice versa)
Direct Selection Tool
used to edit individual anchor points (and their related handles) on a vector path
Gamut
the range of possible colors within a specific color model
Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black
the four component colors in process-color output
Color Panel
includes value sliders for each component in the defined color model
Blob Brush Tool
used to paint shapes of solid color based on the defined brush size and the area you drag with a single mouse click
Gradient Annotator
appears over a gradient-filled object when selected with the gradient tool; you can use it to control the position and direction of color in the gradient filled object
Global Color
changes made to a ______ swatch are reflected in all elements where that color is applied
Sublayers
individual objects on a layer appear as _____ in the layers panel
Artboard Tool
provides access handles that you can use to manually resize the artboard in the workspace
Command/Control
press _____ and click the Eye icon on a specific layer to switch only that layer between Preview and Outline Mode
Smart Guides
when _____ are active, moving your cursor over an unselected object reveals the paths that make up that object
Eyedropper
used to sample colors from an object already placed in the file
Appearance Panel
used to monitor and change individual attributes (fill, stroke, etc.) of the selected object
Baseline
the imaginary line on which the bottoms of letters rest
Kerning
the spacing between specific pairs of letters (where the insertion point is placed)
Type>Create Outlines
the _____ command makes the vector shapes of letters accessible to the Direct Selection tool
Spot Color/Ink
a special ink used to reproduce a specific color, typically used for one- or two-color jobs
Target Icon
click the _____ icon in the Layers panel to select a specific sublayer
Swatches Panel
the _____ provides access to colors, patterns, and gradients that have been saved in the active file
Scatter
_____ brushes scatter copies of an object along a path
Art
_____ brushes apply a brush stroke or object shape across the length of a path
Pattern
_____ brushes paint a pattern of defined tiles along the length of a path. You can define different tiles for straight edges, inner and outer corners, and the beginning and end of a path
Expand Appearance
after choosing _____ in the Object menu, you can no longer access a path spine, but you can access the outlines of the resulting shapes
Symbol Sprayer Tool
used to add multiple copies of a symbol with a single mouse click. when you release the mouse button, added symbol instances are contained within a group
ASE
use the _____ format to export an Illustrator swatch library for use in Photoshop
Break Link
after clicking the _____ button for a specific symbol instance, editing a symbol's content has no effect on that instance
Symbol Editing mode
double-clicking a symbol instance on the Artboard, or double-clicking a symbol in the Symbols panel, enters into _____
Clipping Mask
a _____ is an object that masks other artwork; only those areas within the _____ shape remain visible
Trim Size
the size of a flat page, before folding, and after it has been cut from a press sheet
Live Area
the area where is it sage to place important content
Bleed (allowance)
the amount you must extend objects beyond the actual Artboard edge for them to safely appear at the cut edge of the final job
1/16 inch
for a folding document, panels that fold in need to be at least _____ smaller than outside panels
Make Guides
the _____ command can be used to convert any object into a nonprinting guide
Global Rulers
using _____, measurements relate to the first artboard in the file
Artboard Rulers
using _____, measurements relate to the currently active board
Overset Text Icon
the _____ indicates that more text exists in the story, but does not fit into the current text area or chain
Find Font
you can use the _____ dialog box to change all instances of a selected font in the active file
Show Hidden Characters
you can use the _____ command to show visible, nonprinting indicators of spaces and paragraph return characters
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