How To Delete In Illustrator: A Tutorial

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Illustrator is a powerful tool for creating digital art and designs. However, it can be frustrating when you need to delete parts of your work. In this tutorial, we will go over several ways to delete in Illustrator.
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1. Delete a Single Object

To delete a single object in Illustrator, select the object with the Selection tool and press the Delete key on your keyboard. Alternatively, you can right-click on the object and select “Delete” from the context menu.

2. Delete Multiple Objects

To delete multiple objects at once, use the Selection tool to select all the objects you want to delete. Then, press the Delete key on your keyboard or right-click and select “Delete” from the context menu.

3. Delete a Segment of a Path

To delete a segment of a path in Illustrator, use the Direct Selection tool to select the anchor points on either side of the segment you want to delete. Then, press the Delete key on your keyboard or right-click and select “Delete Anchor Point” from the context menu.

4. Delete a Path

To delete an entire path in Illustrator, use the Selection tool to select the path you want to delete. Then, press the Delete key on your keyboard or right-click and select “Delete” from the context menu.

5. Delete a Group

To delete a group of objects in Illustrator, use the Selection tool to select the group. Then, press the Delete key on your keyboard or right-click and select “Ungroup” from the context menu. This will break the group apart, allowing you to delete individual objects.

6. Delete Hidden Objects

To delete hidden objects in Illustrator, go to the “View” menu and select “Outline.” This will show all objects in your document, even those that are hidden. Use the Selection tool to select the objects you want to delete, then press the Delete key on your keyboard or right-click and select “Delete” from the context menu.

7. Delete with the Eraser Tool

Illustrator also has an Eraser tool that allows you to delete parts of your artwork by clicking and dragging. To use the Eraser tool, select it from the toolbar and drag it over the parts of your artwork you want to delete.

FAQs:

  • Q: Can I undo a deletion in Illustrator?

    • A: Yes, you can undo a deletion in Illustrator by pressing Ctrl+Z on a PC or Command+Z on a Mac.

  • Q: How do I delete text in Illustrator?

    • A: To delete text in Illustrator, select the text with the Selection tool and press the Delete key on your keyboard.

  • Q: Can I delete a layer in Illustrator?

    • A: Yes, you can delete a layer in Illustrator by selecting the layer in the Layers panel and clicking the trash can icon at the bottom of the panel.

  • Q: How do I delete a shape in Illustrator?

    • A: To delete a shape in Illustrator, select the shape with the Selection tool and press the Delete key on your keyboard.

  • Q: Can I delete part of an image in Illustrator?

    • A: Yes, you can delete part of an image in Illustrator using the techniques outlined in this tutorial.

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