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SkillSnap Official GuideUpdated 7/24/2026
Adobe Illustrator
The industry standard for vector graphics. Master the Pen tool and Object arrangement shortcuts for speed.
Essential Tools
Selection ToolV
Direct Selection ToolA
Pen ToolP
Type ToolT
Rectangle ToolM
Ellipse ToolL
Shape Builder ToolShift + M
Artboard ToolShift + O
Object Management
Group SelectionCtrl / Cmd + G
Ungroup SelectionShift + Ctrl / Cmd + G
Lock SelectionCtrl / Cmd + 2
Unlock AllCtrl / Cmd + Alt + 2
Hide SelectionCtrl / Cmd + 3
Show AllCtrl / Cmd + Alt + 3
Bring to FrontCtrl / Cmd + Shift + ]
Send to BackCtrl / Cmd + Shift + [
Path & Editing
Join PathsCtrl / Cmd + J
Create Outlines (Type)Shift + Ctrl / Cmd + O
Make Clipping MaskCtrl / Cmd + 7
Release Clipping MaskCtrl / Cmd + Alt + 7
Paste in PlaceShift + Ctrl / Cmd + V
Paste in FrontCtrl / Cmd + F
Paste in BackCtrl / Cmd + B
View & Artboards
Toggle Outline / Preview ModeCtrl / Cmd + Y
Fit Artboard to WindowCtrl / Cmd + 0
Fit All Artboards to WindowCtrl / Cmd + Alt + 0
Show / Hide ArtboardsShift + Ctrl / Cmd + H
Show / Hide RulersCtrl / Cmd + R
Color & Appearance
Toggle Fill / StrokeX
Swap Fill / StrokeShift + X
Default Fill & Stroke (White/Black)D
Change to None (No Fill/Stroke)/
Eyedropper ToolI