Getting started with Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Illustrator

🕑 This lesson will take about 15 minutes

In this lesson, you will learn the fundamentals of Adobe Illustrator to help you get started with your own designs. You will learn how to set up a new document and navigate the workspace, as well as the following tools and features:

  • Fill and stroke colours

  • Line tool

  • Pen and Brush tools

  • Shape tools

  • Zoom and Hand tools

  • Selection tools

  • Anchor points and curved lines

  • Eraser

Watch the video below or alternatively, download the step-by-step written instructions (PDF).

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