Illustrator CS2 Power Shortcuts

Learn general program shortcuts and time-saving text editing and image transformation secrets.A pro must know an application inside and out, and be able to take advantage of its many features in the most efficient and effective way possible. In Illustrator CS2 Power Shortcuts, artist Brian Wood will help you get there by teaching you Adobe Illustrator's intricacies and shortcuts. You will learn everything from general program shortcuts to time-saving text editing and image transformation secrets. Brian also covers working with graphs, live effects, printing, and even hidden Illustrator Easter Eggs. Exercise files accompany the training, allowing you to follow along and learn at your own pace. Topics include: Program and palette shortcuts Navigation shortcuts Selection shortcuts Working with shapes and shape tools Editing and transformation shortcuts Tips for working with gradients and swatches Layer, type, graph, and pattern shortcuts Working with the Appearance palette Rasterizing images in Illustrator Brushes and symbols Illustrator Easter Eggs