2014 Adobe Illustrator

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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

a rectangle that marks the outermost edges of an object, regardless of the actual object shape.

The relative top-to-bottom order of objects on the artboard, or of layers in the Layer panel

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

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

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

the range of possible colors within a specific color model

Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black

the four component colors in process-color output

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

changes made to a ______ swatch are reflected in all elements where that color is applied

individual objects on a layer appear as _____ in the layers panel

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

when _____ are active, moving your cursor over an unselected object reveals the paths that make up that object

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

the imaginary line on which the bottoms of letters rest

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

a special ink used to reproduce a specific color, typically used for one- or two-color jobs

click the _____ icon in the Layers panel to select a specific sublayer

the _____ provides access to colors, patterns, and gradients that have been saved in the active file

_____ brushes scatter copies of an object along a path

_____ brushes apply a brush stroke or object shape across the length of a path

_____ 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

use the _____ format to export an Illustrator swatch library for use in Photoshop

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 _____

a _____ is an object that masks other artwork; only those areas within the _____ shape remain visible

the size of a flat page, before folding, and after it has been cut from a press sheet

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

for a folding document, panels that fold in need to be at least _____ smaller than outside panels

the _____ command can be used to convert any object into a nonprinting guide

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

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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