Chapter 1. Getting to Know the Work Area

Lesson overview

In this lesson, you learn how to do the following:

  • Use the Welcome Screen.

  • Open an Adobe Illustrator CS4 file.

  • Select tools in the Tools panel.

  • Work with panels, including the Control panel.

  • Use viewing options to enlarge and reduce the Document window.

  • Navigate multiple artboards and documents.

  • Use Illustrator Help.

This lesson will take approximately 45 minutes to complete. If needed, remove the Lesson00 folder from your hard disk and copy the Lesson01 folder onto it.

Getting to Know the Work Area
Getting to Know the Work Area

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