Tool Finder

Script for Adobe Illustrator

Functionality

The Tool Finder provides a user-friendly interface for quickly searching and activating tools and menu commands in Adobe Illustrator. It features a resizable panel with a search bar, a list of tools and commands, and a 'Run' button for efficient navigation. Designed to streamline workflows for designers, the Tool Finder eliminates the need to manually browse Illustrator’s menus, allowing for faster access to desired features.

Installation

  • Place the script file in your Adobe Illustrator scripts folder:

    MacOS:
     /Applications/Adobe Illustrator <Version>/Presets/<Language>/Scripts
    Windows: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Illustrator <Version>\Presets\<Language>\Scripts

  • Restart Adobe Illustrator to load the script into the File > Scripts menu.
  • Open your document and go to File > Scripts > Tool Finder to launch the script.
  • The Tool Finder dialog will appear as a floating panel.

 
Interface Overview

 

The Search Bar is the core feature of the Tool Finder, designed to allow users to quickly locate and activate Adobe Illustrator tools and menu commands. Its functionality is as follows:

1. Dynamic Filtering:

  • As you type in the search bar, the Tool Finder dynamically filters the list of tools and commands, displaying only those that match the entered text.
  • The filtering is case-insensitive, ensuring ease of use regardless of input style.

2. Real-Time Results:

  • Results are updated instantly with each keystroke, providing a seamless and efficient search experience.
  • The first matching result is automatically highlighted in the list, enabling quick activation with minimal effort.

3. Partial and Full Match:

  • The search works with partial matches, so even typing part of a tool or command name (e.g., “Type” for “Area Type Tool”) will display the correct result.
  • The search bar includes all Illustrator tools and menu commands, so users can find everything from drawing tools to menu items like “File > Save.”

ⓘ Tip: Clear the search bar to display the complete list of available tools and menu commands.

 


➋ List

The List in the Tool Finder serves as the primary display for matching tools and menu commands based on the user’s input in the search bar. It provides a user-friendly interface for selecting, viewing, and activating Illustrator’s features. Here’s an overview of its functionality:

Dynamic Population:

  • The list updates in real-time to display tools and menu commands that match the text entered in the search bar. It ensures users see only relevant options without clutter.

Interactive Selection:

  • Users can select an item from the list by clicking on it with the mouse or navigating with the up and down arrow keys

Activation:

  • Users can double-click an item in the list to instantly activate the corresponding tool or execute the menu command.
  • Alternatively, you can select an item and press the ▶ button or hit Enter on the keyboard.


➌ Button

The ▶ Button in the Tool Finder serves as the primary trigger to activate the selected tool or execute the chosen menu command from the list. 

  • When clicked, the button activates the currently selected item from the list, whether it is a tool or a menu command.
  • Tools: Switches to the selected tool in Illustrator.
  • Menu Commands: Executes the chosen menu command.


➍ Additional Features

• User Guide

 icon in the Tool Finder provides a quick link to a user guide or documentation for the Tool Finder script. This feature is designed to help users understand how to use the tool effectively, or explore additional tips for streamlining their workflow.

• Resizable Window

The Tool Finder dialog is resizable, allowing users to adjust its dimensions to suit their workspace preferences.

• Close Button

The dialog includes a standard close button in the window, enabling users to exit the tool easily. Alternatively, you can press Esc to close the Tool Finder instantly.


➎ Available Commands

Here is a categorized list of all available commands in the Tool Finder script. The commands are divided into Tools Commands and Menu Commands

Tools Commands

Add Anchor Point Tool

Adds anchor points to paths.

Anchor Point Tool

Adjusts anchor points and their handles.

Arc Tool

Creates curved lines or arcs.

Area Graph Tool

Creates a graph that fills a space with data representation.

Area Type Tool

Converts closed paths into text containers.

Objects on Path

Places objects along a specified path.

Artboard Tool

Creates and edits artboards.

Bar Graph Tool

Creates bar graphs.

Blend Tool

Blends shapes and colors between objects.

Bloat Tool

Expands areas outward from an object.

Blob Brush Tool

Creates filled, vector shapes with freehand drawing.

Column Graph Tool

Creates vertical column graphs.

Crystallize Tool

Adds spiked details to objects.

Curvature Tool

Draws and edits smooth paths easily.

Delete Anchor Point Tool

Removes anchor points from paths.

Dimension Tool

Measures dimensions on objects.

Direct Selection Tool

Selects and edits anchor points and segments.

Ellipse Tool

Creates circles and ellipses.

Eraser Tool

Erases parts of objects.

Eyedropper Tool

Samples and applies colors and styles.

Flare Tool

Creates lens flare effects.

Free Transform Tool

Rotates, scales, and skews objects freely.

Gradient Tool

Adjusts and applies gradients.

Group Selection Tool

Selects grouped objects individually.

Hand Tool

Pans across the canvas.

Intertwine Tool

Intertwines objects to overlap and connect naturally.

Join Tool

Joins paths with a single action.

Knife Tool

Cuts paths and divides objects.

Lasso Tool

Selects objects or anchor points with freehand shapes.

Line Graph Tool

Creates line graphs.

Line Segment Tool

Draws straight lines.

Live Paint Bucket Tool

Fills areas with colors within boundaries.

Live Paint Selection Tool

Selects individual elements in a Live Paint group.

Magic Wand Tool

Selects objects based on similar attributes.

Measure Tool

Measures distances and angles.

Mesh Tool

Creates and edits gradient meshes.

Paintbrush Tool

Draws freehand strokes.

Path Eraser Tool

Erases parts of paths.

Pattern Tile Tool

Creates seamless patterns.

Pen Tool

Draws paths with precision using anchor points.

Pencil Tool

Draws freehand paths.

Perspective Grid Tool

Creates perspective grids for 3D effects.

Perspective Selection Tool

Moves and adjusts objects on perspective grids.

Pie Graph Tool

Creates pie charts.

Place Tool

Places imported files into the canvas.

Polar Grid Tool

Creates concentric and radial divisions.

Polygon Tool

Draws polygons.

Print Tiling Tool

Prepares large artworks for printing.

Pucker Tool

Pulls areas inward for a puckering effect.

Puppet Warp Tool

Deforms objects by pinning and dragging.

Radar Graph Tool

Creates radar (spider) charts.

Rectangle Tool

Draws rectangles.

Rectangular Grid Tool

Creates grids of rectangles.

Reflect Tool

Reflects objects over an axis.

Reshape Tool

Adjusts the shape of paths.

Rotate Tool

Rotates objects around a point.

Rotate View Tool

Rotates the canvas view without changing the artwork.

Rounded Rectangle Tool

Creates rectangles with rounded corners.

Scale Tool

Scales objects proportionally or non-proportionally.

Scallop Tool

Adds scalloped edges to objects.

Scatter Graph Tool

Creates scatter plots.

Scissors Tool

Cuts paths into segments.

Selection Tool

Selects and moves objects.

Shape Builder Tool

Combines and subtracts shapes.

Shaper Tool

Draws and combines shapes naturally.

Shear Tool

Shears objects along an axis.

Slice Tool

Creates slices for web layouts.

Slice Selection Tool

Selects slices for editing.

Smooth Tool

Smooths out paths.

Spiral Tool

Creates spirals.

Stacked Bar Graph Tool

Creates stacked bar graphs.

Stacked Column Graph Tool

Creates stacked column graphs.

Star Tool

Draws stars.

Stencil Tool

Creates stencil shapes.

Symbol Screener Tool

Adjusts symbol transparency.

Symbol Scruncher Tool

Moves symbols closer together.

Symbol Shifter Tool

Moves symbols around within the artwork.

Symbol Sizer Tool

Resizes symbols.

Symbol Spinner Tool

Rotates symbols.

Symbol Sprayer Tool

Sprays symbols onto the canvas.

Symbol Stainer Tool

Alters the color of symbols.

Symbol Styler Tool

Applies styles to symbols.

Touch Type Tool

Adjusts individual characters interactively.

Twirl Tool

Twists areas of objects.

Type Tool

Adds text to the canvas.

Type on a Path Tool

Adds text along a path.

Vertical Area Type Tool

Converts closed paths into vertical text containers.

Vertical Type Tool

Creates vertical text.

Vertical Type on a Path Tool

Adds vertical text along a path.

Warp Tool

Distorts objects by dragging.

Width Tool

Adjusts the width of strokes interactively.

Wrinkle Tool

Adds wrinkled distortions to objects.

Zoom Tool

Zooms in and out on the canvas.

Menu Commands

File > New...

Create a new document.

File > New from Template...

Create a new document from a template.

File > Open...

Open an existing document.

File > Browse in Bridge...

Browse files using Adobe Bridge.

File > Close

Close the current document.

File > Save

Save the current document.

File > Save As...

Save the document with a new name/location.

File > Save a Copy...

Save a copy of the current document.

File > Save as Template...

Save the document as a template.

File > Save Selected Slices...

Save selected slices of a web layout.

File > Revert

Revert to the last saved version.

File > Search Adobe Stock

Search for assets on Adobe Stock.

File > Place...

Place an external file into the document.

File > Generate Vectors (Beta)...

Generate vector artwork (Beta feature).

File > Export > Export For Screens...

Export for screen use.

File > Export > Export As...

Export using specific settings.

File > Export > Save for Web (Legacy)...

Save for web with legacy options.

File > Export Selection...

Export selected objects.

File > Package

Package the file with linked assets.

File > Scripts > Other Script...

Run a script not listed in presets.

File > Document Setup...

Adjust document settings.

File > Document Color Mode > CMYK Color

Set the document to CMYK color mode.

File > Document Color Mode > RGB Color

Set the document to RGB color mode.

File > File Info...

View/edit metadata for the document.

File > Print...

Print the document.

File > Exit

Exit the application.

Edit > Undo

Revert the last action.

Edit > Redo

Repeat the last undone action.

Edit > Cut

Cut the selected content.

Edit > Copy

Copy the selected content.

Edit > Paste

Paste the copied/cut content.

Edit > Paste in Front

Paste content in front of the original location.

Edit > Paste in Back

Paste content behind the original location.

Edit > Paste in Place

Paste content in the same position.

Edit > Paste on All Artboards

Paste content across all artboards.

Edit > Paste without Formatting

Paste content without formatting.

Edit > Clear

Remove the selected content.

Edit > Find & Replace...

Search and replace text or objects.

Edit > Find Next

Find the next instance of the search term.

Edit > Spelling > Auto Spell Check

Automatically check spelling.

Edit > Spelling > Check Spelling...

Manually check spelling in the document.

Edit > Edit Custom Dictionary...

Modify the custom dictionary.

Edit > Edit Colors > Recolor Artwork...

Adjust the colors of artwork.

Edit > Edit Colors > Adjust Color Balance...

Modify the color balance.

Edit > Edit Colors > Blend Front to Back

Blend colors from front to back.

Edit > Edit Colors > Blend Horizontally

Blend colors horizontally.

Edit > Edit Colors > Blend Vertically

Blend colors vertically.

Edit > Edit Colors > Convert to CMYK

Convert artwork to CMYK color mode.

Edit > Edit Colors > Convert to Grayscale

Convert artwork to grayscale.

Edit > Edit Colors > Convert to RGB

Convert artwork to RGB color mode.

Edit > Edit Colors > Generative Recolor (Beta)

Use AI to recolor artwork (Beta feature).

Edit > Edit Colors > Invert Colors

Invert the colors of the artwork.

Edit > Edit Colors > Overprint Black...

Adjust black overprint settings.

Edit > Edit Colors > Saturate...

Increase color saturation.

Edit > Edit Original

Open the original file of a linked object.

Edit > Transparency Flattener Presets...

Manage transparency flattener settings.

Edit > Print Presets...

Manage print presets.

Edit > Adobe PDF Presets...

Manage Adobe PDF export presets.

Edit > Perspective Grid Presets...

Manage perspective grid presets.

Edit > Color Settings...

Configure color settings.

Edit > Assign Profile...

Assign a color profile to the document.

Edit > Keyboard Shortcuts...

Customize keyboard shortcuts.

Edit > SWF Presets...

Manage SWF export presets.

Edit > Preferences > Touch Workspace

Adjust preferences for touch workspace.

Object > Transform > Transform Again

Repeat the last transformation.

Object > Transform > Move...

Move an object by a specific amount.

Object > Transform > Rotate...

Rotate an object.

Object > Transform > Reflect...

Reflect an object.

Object > Transform > Scale...

Scale an object.

Object > Transform > Shear...

Shear an object.

Object > Transform Each...

Apply transformations to each object individually.

Object > Transform > Reset Bounding Box

Reset the bounding box of an object.

Object > Arrange > Bring to Front

Bring an object to the front.

Object > Arrange > Bring Forward

Bring an object forward one layer.

Object > Arrange > Send Backward

Send an object backward one layer.

Object > Arrange > Send to Back

Send an object to the back.

Object > Arrange > Send to Current Layer

Send an object to the current layer.

Object > Align > Horizontal Align Left

Align objects horizontally to the left.

Object > Align > Horizontal Align Center

Align objects horizontally to the center.

Object > Align > Horizontal Align Right

Align objects horizontally to the right.

Object > Align > Vertical Align Top

Align objects vertically to the top.

Object > Align > Vertical Align Center

Align objects vertically to the center.

Object > Align > Vertical Align Bottom

Align objects vertically to the bottom.

Object > Distribute > Vertical Distribute Top

Distribute objects vertically from the top edges.

Object > Distribute > Vertical Distribute Center

Distribute objects vertically around the center.

Object > Distribute > Vertical Distribute Bottom

Distribute objects vertically from the bottom edges.

Object > Distribute > Horizontal Distribute Left

Distribute objects horizontally from the left edges.

Object > Distribute > Horizontal Distribute Center

Distribute objects horizontally around the center.

Object > Distribute > Horizontal Distribute Right

Distribute objects horizontally from the right edges.

Object > Group

Group multiple objects together.

Object > Ungroup

Ungroup previously grouped objects.

Object > Lock > Selection

Lock the selected objects.

Object > Lock > All Artwork Above

Lock all artwork above the current layer.

Object > Lock > Other Layers

Lock all layers except the current one.

Object > Unlock All

Unlock all locked objects.

Object > Hide > Selection

Hide the selected objects.

Object > Hide > All Artwork Above

Hide all artwork above the current layer.

Object > Hide > Other Layers

Hide all layers except the current one.

Object > Show All

Show all hidden objects.

Object > Crop Image

Crop an image.

Object > Rasterize...

Rasterize an object.

Object > Create Gradient Mesh...

Create a gradient mesh from an object.

Object > Create Object Mosaic...

Convert an image into a mosaic of objects.

Object > Create Trim Marks...

Create trim marks around selected objects.

Object > Flatten Transparency...

Flatten transparency in objects.

Object > Make Pixel Perfect

Align objects to the pixel grid.

Object > Slice > Make

Create slices from objects.

Object > Slice > Release

Release slices.

Object > Slice > Create from Guides

Create slices from guides.

Object > Slice > Create from Selection

Create slices from selected objects.

Object > Slice > Duplicate Slice

Duplicate a slice.

Object > Slice > Combine Slices

Combine multiple slices.

Object > Slice > Divide Slices...

Divide slices into smaller sections.

Object > Slice > Delete All

Delete all slices.

Object > Slice > Slice Options...

Adjust slice options.

Object > Slice > Clip to Artboard

Clip slices to the artboard bounds.

Object > Expand...

Expand objects to editable paths.

Object > Expand Appearance

Expand the appearance of effects or styles.

Object > Path > Join

Join two anchor points.

Object > Path > Average...

Average the position of anchor points.

Object > Path > Outline Stroke

Convert strokes to filled paths.

Object > Path > Offset Path...

Create an offset path.

Object > Path > Reverse Path Direction

Reverse the direction of a path.

Object > Path > Simplify...

Simplify the path by reducing anchor points.

Object > Path > Add Anchor Points

Add anchor points to a path.

Object > Path > Remove Anchor Points

Remove anchor points from a path.

Object > Path > Divide Objects Below

Divide objects below a path.

Object > Path > Split Into Grid...

Split a path into a grid.

Object > Path > Clean Up...

Remove stray points and unused paths.

Object > Path > Smooth

Smooth the edges of a path.

Object > Shape > Convert to Shapes

Convert selected objects into shapes.

Object > Shape > Expand Shapes

Expand objects into editable shapes.

Object > Gen Shape Fill (Beta)...

Use AI to generate shape fills (Beta feature).

Object > Pattern > Make

Create a new pattern.

Object > Pattern > Edit Pattern

Edit an existing pattern.

Object > Pattern > Tile Edge Color...

Adjust the color of pattern tile edges.

Object > Pattern > Text to Pattern (Beta)

Convert text into a pattern (Beta feature).

Object > Intertwine > Make

Create an intertwined object.

Object > Intertwine > Release

Release intertwined objects.

Object > Intertwine > Edit

Edit an intertwined object.

Object > Repeat > Make Radial

Create a radial repeat.

Object > Repeat > Make Grid

Create a grid repeat.

Object > Repeat > Make Symmetry

Create a symmetrical repeat.

Object > Repeat > Release

Release a repeat pattern.

Object > Repeat > Repeat Options...

Adjust options for repeat patterns.

Object > Objects on Path > Attach...

Attach objects to a path.

Object > Objects on Path > Options...

Adjust options for objects on a path.

Object > Objects on Path > Expand

Expand objects on a path into editable objects.

Object > Blend > Make

Create a blend between objects.

Object > Blend > Release

Release a blend.

Object > Blend > Blend Options...

Adjust options for a blend.

Object > Blend > Expand

Expand a blend into editable objects.

Object > Blend > Replace Spine

Replace the spine of a blend.

Object > Blend > Reverse Spine

Reverse the direction of the spine.

Object > Blend > Reverse Front to Back

Reverse the stacking order of blended objects.

Object > Envelope Distort > Make with Warp...

Create an envelope distortion using a warp.

Object > Envelope Distort > Make with Mesh...

Create an envelope distortion using a mesh.

Object > Envelope Distort > Make with Top Object

Create an envelope distortion using the top object.

Object > Envelope Distort > Release

Release an envelope distortion.

Object > Envelope Distort > Envelope Options...

Adjust options for envelope distortions.

Object > Envelope Distort > Expand

Expand an envelope distortion.

Object > Envelope Distort > Edit Contents

Edit the contents of an envelope distortion.

Object > Perspective > Attach to Active Plane

Attach an object to the active perspective plane.

Object > Perspective > Release with Perspective

Release an object with perspective.

Object > Perspective > Move Plane to Match Object

Move a perspective plane to match an object.

Object > Perspective > Edit Text

Edit text in perspective.

Object > Live Paint > Make

Create a live paint group.

Object > Live Paint > Merge

Merge live paint groups.

Object > Live Paint > Release

Release a live paint group.

Object > Live Paint > Gap Options...

Adjust gap options for live paint.

Object > Live Paint > Expand

Expand a live paint group into editable objects.

Object > Image Trace > Make

Convert an image into a vector trace.

Object > Image Trace > Make and Expand

Convert and expand an image trace.

Object > Image Trace > Release

Release an image trace.

Object > Image Trace > Expand

Expand an image trace into editable paths.

Object > Mockup (Beta) > Make

Create a mockup (Beta feature).

Object > Mockup (Beta) > Release

Release a mockup.

Object > Mockup (Beta) > Edit

Edit a mockup.

Object > Text Wrap > Make

Create a text wrap.

Object > Text Wrap > Release

Release a text wrap.

Object > Text Wrap > Text Wrap Options...

Adjust options for a text wrap.

Object > Clipping Mask > Make

Create a clipping mask.

Object > Clipping Mask > Release

Release a clipping mask.

Object > Clipping Mask > Edit Mask

Edit a clipping mask.

Object > Compound Path > Make

Create a compound path.

Object > Compound Path > Release

Release a compound path.

Object > Artboards > Convert to Artboards

Convert objects into artboards.

Object > Artboards > Rearrange All Artboards

Rearrange all artboards.

Object > Artboards > Fit to Artwork Bounds

Fit an artboard to artwork bounds.

Object > Artboards > Fit to Selected Art

Fit an artboard to selected artwork.

Object > Graph > Type...

Adjust the type of graph.

Object > Graph > Data...

Input data for a graph.

Object > Graph > Design...

Adjust the design of a graph.

Object > Graph > Column...

Adjust the columns in a graph.

Object > Graph > Marker...

Adjust the markers in a graph.

Type > More from Adobe Fonts...

Access additional fonts from Adobe Fonts.

Type > Glyphs

Open the Glyphs panel to insert special characters.

Type > Area Type Options...

Adjust options for area type (text within a shape).

Type > Type on a Path > Rainbow

Align text to a path in a rainbow shape.

Type > Type on a Path > Skew

Skew text along a path.

Type > Type on a Path > 3D Ribbon

Style text along a path as a 3D ribbon.

Type > Type on a Path > Stair Step

Arrange text in a step-like pattern along a path.

Type > Type on a Path > Gravity

Apply gravity-style alignment to text on a path.

Type > Type on a Path > Type on a Path Options...

Adjust options for text on a path.

Type > Type on a Path > Update Legacy Type on a Path

Update older text on a path to the current standard.

Type > Threaded Text > Create

Create threaded text frames.

Type > Threaded Text > Release Selection

Release the selected threaded text frames.

Type > Threaded Text > Remove Threading

Remove threading between text frames.

Type > Fit Headline

Fit the headline to a specific area.

Type > Resolve Missing Fonts...

Resolve issues with missing fonts.

Type > Find/Replace Font...

Find and replace fonts in the document.

Type > Change Case > UPPERCASE

Change the selected text to uppercase.

Type > Change Case > lowercase

Change the selected text to lowercase.

Type > Change Case > Title Case

Change the selected text to title case.

Type > Change Case > Sentence case

Change the selected text to sentence case.

Type > Smart Punctuation...

Automatically adjust punctuation for better typography.

Type > Create Outlines

Convert text into editable paths.

Type > Optical Margin Alignment

Adjust margins for better alignment with text.

Type > Bullets and Numbering > Convert to text

Convert bullets and numbering to editable text.

Type > Show Hidden Characters

Display hidden characters like spaces and paragraph marks.

Type > Type Orientation > Horizontal

Set the type orientation to horizontal.

Type > Type Orientation > Vertical

Set the type orientation to vertical.

Effect > Apply Last Effect

Effect > Warp > Inflate...

Effect > Last Effect

Effect > Warp > Squeeze...

Effect > Document Raster Effects Settings...

Effect > Warp > Twist...

Effect > 3D and Materials > Extrude & Bevel...

Effect > Effect Gallery...

Effect > 3D and Materials > Revolve...

Effect > Artistic > Colored Pencil...

Effect > 3D and Materials > Inflate...

Effect > Artistic > Cutout...

Effect > 3D and Materials > Rotate...

Effect > Artistic > Dry Brush...

Effect > 3D and Materials > Materials...

Effect > Artistic > Film Grain...

Effect > 3D and Materials > 3D (Classic) > Extrude & Bevel (Classic)...

Effect > Artistic > Fresco...

Effect > 3D and Materials > 3D (Classic) > Revolve (Classic)...

Effect > Artistic > Neon Glow...

Effect > 3D and Materials > 3D (Classic) > Rotate (Classic)...

Effect > Artistic > Paint Daubs...

Effect > Convert to Shape > Rectangle...

Effect > Artistic > Palette Knife...

Effect > Convert to Shape > Rounded Rectangle...

Effect > Artistic > Plastic Wrap...

Effect > Convert to Shape > Ellipse...

Effect > Artistic > Poster Edges...

Effect > Crop Marks

Effect > Artistic > Rough Pastels...

Effect > Distort & Transform > Free Distort...

Effect > Artistic > Smudge Stick...

Effect > Distort & Transform > Pucker & Bloat...

Effect > Artistic > Sponge...

Effect > Distort & Transform > Roughen...

Effect > Artistic > Underpainting...

Effect > Distort & Transform > Transform...

Effect > Artistic > Watercolor...

Effect > Distort & Transform > Tweak...

Effect > Blur > Gaussian Blur...

Effect > Distort & Transform > Twist...

Effect > Blur > Radial Blur...

Effect > Distort & Transform > Zig Zag...

Effect > Blur > Smart Blur...

Effect > Path > Offset Path...

Effect > Brush Strokes > Accented Edges...

Effect > Path > Outline Object

Effect > Brush Strokes > Angled Strokes...

Effect > Path > Outline Stroke

Effect > Brush Strokes > Crosshatch...

Effect > Pathfinder > Add

Effect > Brush Strokes > Dark Strokes...

Effect > Pathfinder > Intersect

Effect > Brush Strokes > Ink Outlines...

Effect > Pathfinder > Exclude

Effect > Brush Strokes > Spatter...

Effect > Pathfinder > Subtract

Effect > Brush Strokes > Sprayed Strokes...

Effect > Pathfinder > Minus Back

Effect > Brush Strokes > Sumi-e...

Effect > Pathfinder > Divide

Effect > Distort > Diffuse Glow...

Effect > Pathfinder > Trim

Effect > Distort > Glass...

Effect > Pathfinder > Merge

Effect > Distort > Ocean Ripple...

Effect > Pathfinder > Crop

Effect > Pixelate > Color Halftone...

Effect > Pathfinder > Outline

Effect > Pixelate > Crystallize...

Effect > Pathfinder > Hard Mix

Effect > Pixelate > Mezzotint...

Effect > Pathfinder > Soft Mix...

Effect > Pixelate > Pointillize...

Effect > Pathfinder > Trap...

Effect > Sketch > Bas Relief...

Effect > Rasterize...

Effect > Sketch > Chalk & Charcoal...

Effect > Stylize > Drop Shadow...

Effect > Sketch > Charcoal...

Effect > Stylize > Feather...

Effect > Sketch > Chrome...

Effect > Stylize > Inner Glow...

Effect > Sketch > Conté Crayon...

Effect > Stylize > Outer Glow...

Effect > Sketch > Graphic Pen...

Effect > Stylize > Round Corners...

Effect > Sketch > Halftone Pattern...

Effect > Stylize > Scribble...

Effect > Sketch > Note Paper...

Effect > SVG Filters > Apply SVG Filter...

Effect > Sketch > Photocopy...

Effect > SVG Filters > Import SVG Filter...

Effect > Sketch > Plaster...

Effect > Warp > Arc...

Effect > Sketch > Reticulation...

Effect > Warp > Arc Lower...

Effect > Sketch > Stamp...

Effect > Warp > Arc Upper...

Effect > Sketch > Torn Edges...

Effect > Warp > Arch...

Effect > Sketch > Water Paper...

Effect > Warp > Bulge...

Effect > Stylize > Glowing Edges...

Effect > Warp > Shell Lower...

Effect > Texture > Craquelure...

Effect > Warp > Shell Upper...

Effect > Texture > Grain...

Effect > Warp > Flag...

Effect > Texture > Mosaic Tiles...

Effect > Warp > Wave...

Effect > Texture > Patchwork...

Effect > Warp > Fish...

Effect > Texture > Stained Glass...

Effect > Warp > Rise...

Effect > Texture > Texturizer...

Effect > Warp > Fisheye...

Effect > Video > De-Interlace...

View > Outline / Preview

Toggles between outline and preview modes.

View > GPU Preview / Preview on CPU

Switches between GPU and CPU preview rendering.

View > Overprint Preview

Previews overprinting for print production.

View > Pixel Preview

Previews artwork in pixel mode.

View > Proof Setup > Working CMYK

Sets proof setup to working CMYK color space.

View > Proof Setup > Legacy Macintosh RGB (Gamma 1.8)

Sets proof setup to legacy Macintosh RGB settings.

View > Proof Setup > Internet Standard RGB (sRGB)

Sets proof setup to internet-standard RGB settings.

View > Proof Setup > Monitor RGB

Sets proof setup to match the monitor's RGB profile.

View > Proof Setup > Color blindness - Protanopia-type

Simulates protanopia (red-green color blindness).

View > Proof Setup > Color blindness - Deuteranopia-type

Simulates deuteranopia (green-red color blindness).

View > Proof Setup > Customize...

Customizes the proof setup settings.

View > Proof Colors

Toggles proof colors display.

View > Zoom In

Zooms in on the canvas.

View > Zoom Out

Zooms out of the canvas.

View > Fit Artboard in Window

Fits the current artboard within the window.

View > Fit All in Window

Fits all artboards within the window.

View > Show / Hide Slices

Shows or hides slices in the artwork.

View > Lock Slices

Locks slices to prevent editing.

View > Show / Hide Bounding Box

Shows or hides the bounding box of objects.

View > Show / Hide Transparency Grid

Toggles the transparency grid display.

View > Actual Size

Displays the artwork at actual size (100%).

View > Show / Hide Live Paint Gaps

Toggles visibility of gaps in Live Paint groups.

View > Show / Hide Gradient Annotator

Toggles visibility of the gradient annotator.

View > Show / Hide Corner Widget

Shows or hides corner widgets for rounded corners.

View > Show / Hide Edges

Toggles visibility of object edges.

View > Smart Guides

Toggles the Smart Guides feature for precise alignment.

View > Perspective Grid > Show / Hide Grid

Shows or hides the perspective grid.

View > Perspective Grid > Show / Hide Rulers

Toggles rulers for the perspective grid.

View > Perspective Grid > Snap to Grid

Snaps objects to the perspective grid.

View > Perspective Grid > Lock Grid

Locks the perspective grid to prevent changes.

View > Perspective Grid > Lock Station Point

Locks the station point for perspective drawing.

View > Perspective Grid > Define Grid

Defines custom perspective grid settings.

View > Perspective Grid > Save Grid as Preset

Saves the current grid settings as a preset.

View > Show / Hide Artboards

Toggles visibility of artboard boundaries.

View > Show / Hide Print Tiling

Toggles visibility of print tiling.

View > Show / Hide Template

Toggles visibility of template layers.

View > Rulers > Show / Hide Rulers

Shows or hides rulers.

View > Rulers > Change to Global Rulers

Switches rulers to global mode.

View > Rulers > Show / Hide Video Rulers

Toggles video-specific rulers.

View > Show / Hide Text Threads

Toggles visibility of text threading.

View > Guides > Show / Hide Guides

Toggles visibility of guides.

View > Guides > Lock Guides

Locks guides to prevent movement.

View > Guides > Make Guides

Converts objects into guides.

View > Guides > Release Guides

Converts guides back into objects.

View > Guides > Clear Guides

Clears all guides from the canvas.

View > Show / Hide Grid

Toggles visibility of the grid.

View > Snap to Grid

Snaps objects to the grid.

View > Snap to Point

Snaps objects to anchor points or path segments.

View > New View...

Saves the current view for quick access later.

View > Edit Views...

Edits or deletes saved views.

Window > New Window

Window > Swatch Libraries > Color Books > HKS E Process

Window > Arrange > Cascade

Window > Swatch Libraries > Color Books > HKS K

Window > Arrange > Tile

Window > Swatch Libraries > Color Books > HKS K Process

Window > Arrange > Float in Window

Window > Swatch Libraries > Color Books > HKS N

Window > Arrange > Float All in Windows

Window > Swatch Libraries > Color Books > HKS N Process

Window > Arrange > Consolidate All Windows

Window > Swatch Libraries > Color Books > HKS Z

Window > Find Extensions on Exchange...

Window > Swatch Libraries > Color Books > HKS Z Process

Window > Reset Workspace

Window > Swatch Libraries > Color Books > PANTONE+ CMYK Coated

Window > Workspace > New Workspace...

Window > Swatch Libraries > Color Books > PANTONE+ CMYK Uncoated

Window > Workspace > Manage Workspaces...

Window > Swatch Libraries > Color Books > PANTONE+ Color Bridge Coated

Window > Contextual Task Bar

Window > Swatch Libraries > Color Books > PANTONE+ Color Bridge Uncoated

Window > Control

Window > Swatch Libraries > Color Books > PANTONE+ Metallic Coated

Window > Toolbars > Advanced

Window > Swatch Libraries > Color Books > PANTONE+ Pastels & Neons Coated

Window > Toolbars > Basic

Window > Swatch Libraries > Color Books > PANTONE+ Pastels & Neons Uncoated

Window > Toolbars > New Toolbar...

Window > Swatch Libraries > Color Books > PANTONE+ Premium Metallics Coated

Window > Toolbars > Manage Toolbar...

Window > Swatch Libraries > Color Books > PANTONE+ Solid Coated

Window > 3D and Materials

Window > Swatch Libraries > Color Books > PANTONE+ Solid Uncoated

Window > Actions

Window > Swatch Libraries > Color Books > TOYO 94 COLOR FINDER

Window > Align

Window > Swatch Libraries > Color Books > TOYO COLOR FINDER

Window > Appearance

Window > Swatch Libraries > Color Books > TRUMATCH

Window > Artboards

Window > Swatch Libraries > Color Properties > Bright

Window > Asset Export

Window > Swatch Libraries > Color Properties > Cool

Window > Attributes

Window > Swatch Libraries > Color Properties > Dark

Window > Brushes

Window > Swatch Libraries > Color Properties > Desaturated

Window > Color

Window > Swatch Libraries > Color Properties > Light

Window > Color Guide

Window > Swatch Libraries > Color Properties > Saturated

Window > Color Themes

Window > Swatch Libraries > Color Properties > Soft

Window > Comments

Window > Swatch Libraries > Color Properties > Warm

Window > CSS Properties

Window > Swatch Libraries > Corporate

Window > Document Info

Window > Swatch Libraries > Default Swatches > Art & Illustration

Window > Flattener Preview

Window > Swatch Libraries > Default Swatches > Mobile

Window > Generate Patterns (Beta)

Window > Swatch Libraries > Default Swatches > Print

Window > Gradient

Window > Swatch Libraries > Default Swatches > Video and Film

Window > Graphic Styles

Window > Swatch Libraries > Default Swatches > Web

Window > History

Window > Swatch Libraries > Earthtone

Window > Image Trace

Window > Swatch Libraries > Foods > Beverages

Window > Info

Window > Swatch Libraries > Foods > Fruit

Window > Layers

Window > Swatch Libraries > Foods > Ice Cream

Window > Learn

Window > Swatch Libraries > Foods > Sweets

Window > Libraries

Window > Swatch Libraries > Foods > Vegetables

Window > Links

Window > Swatch Libraries > Gradients > Brights

Window > Magic Wand

Window > Swatch Libraries > Gradients > Color Combinations

Window > Mockup (Beta)

Window > Swatch Libraries > Gradients > Color Harmonies

Window > Navigator

Window > Swatch Libraries > Gradients > Earthtones

Window > Pathfinder

Window > Swatch Libraries > Gradients > Fades

Window > Pattern Options

Window > Swatch Libraries > Gradients > Foliage

Window > Properties

Window > Swatch Libraries > Gradients > Fruits and Vegetables

Window > Retype (Beta)

Window > Swatch Libraries > Gradients > Gems and Jewels

Window > Separations Preview

Window > Swatch Libraries > Gradients > Metals

Window > Stroke

Window > Swatch Libraries > Gradients > Neutrals

Window > SVG Interactivity

Window > Swatch Libraries > Gradients > Pastels

Window > Swatches

Window > Swatch Libraries > Gradients > Seasons

Window > Symbols

Window > Swatch Libraries > Gradients > Simple Radial

Window > Text to Vector Graphic (Beta)

Window > Swatch Libraries > Gradients > Skintones

Window > Transform

Window > Swatch Libraries > Gradients > Sky

Window > Transparency

Window > Swatch Libraries > Gradients > Spectrums

Window > Type > Character

Window > Swatch Libraries > Gradients > Stone and Brick

Window > Type > Character Styles

Window > Swatch Libraries > Gradients > Tints and Shades

Window > Type > Glyphs

Window > Swatch Libraries > Gradients > Vignettes

Window > Type > OpenType

Window > Swatch Libraries > Gradients > Water

Window > Type > Paragraph

Window > Swatch Libraries > Gradients > Wood

Window > Type > Paragraph Styles

Window > Swatch Libraries > Kids Stuff

Window > Type > Reflow Viewer

Window > Swatch Libraries > Metal

Window > Type > Tabs

Window > Swatch Libraries > Nature > Beach

Window > Variables

Window > Swatch Libraries > Nature > Flowers

Window > Version History

Window > Swatch Libraries > Nature > Foliage

Window > Brush Libraries > Arrows > Arrows_Special

Window > Swatch Libraries > Nature > Landscape

Window > Brush Libraries > Arrows > Arrows_Standard

Window > Swatch Libraries > Nature > Seasons

Window > Brush Libraries > Arrows > Pattern Arrows

Window > Swatch Libraries > Nature > Stone and Brick

Window > Brush Libraries > Artistic > Artistic_Calligraphic

Window > Swatch Libraries > Neutral

Window > Brush Libraries > Artistic > Artistic_ChalkCharcoalPencil

Window > Swatch Libraries > Patterns > Basic Graphics > Basic Graphics_Dots

Window > Brush Libraries > Artistic > Artistic_Ink

Window > Swatch Libraries > Patterns > Basic Graphics > Basic Graphics_Lines

Window > Brush Libraries > Artistic > Artistic_Paintbrush

Window > Swatch Libraries > Patterns > Basic Graphics > Basic Graphics_Textures

Window > Brush Libraries > Artistic > Artistic_ScrollPen

Window > Swatch Libraries > Patterns > Decorative > Decorative Legacy

Window > Brush Libraries > Artistic > Artistic_Watercolor

Window > Swatch Libraries > Patterns > Decorative > Vonster Patterns

Window > Brush Libraries > Borders > Borders_Dashed

Window > Swatch Libraries > Patterns > Nature > Nature_Animal Skins

Window > Brush Libraries > Borders > Borders_Decorative

Window > Swatch Libraries > Patterns > Nature > Nature_Foliage

Window > Brush Libraries > Borders > Borders_Frames

Window > Swatch Libraries > Scientific > Analogous

Window > Brush Libraries > Borders > Borders_Geometric

Window > Swatch Libraries > Scientific > Complementary

Window > Brush Libraries > Borders > Borders_Indigenous

Window > Swatch Libraries > Scientific > Split Complementary

Window > Brush Libraries > Borders > Borders_Lines

Window > Swatch Libraries > Scientific > Tetrad

Window > Brush Libraries > Borders > Borders_Novelty

Window > Swatch Libraries > Scientific > Triad

Window > Brush Libraries > Bristle Brush > Bristle Brush Library

Window > Swatch Libraries > Skintones

Window > Brush Libraries > Decorative > Decorative_Banners and Seals

Window > Swatch Libraries > System (Macintosh)

Window > Brush Libraries > Decorative > Decorative_Scatter

Window > Swatch Libraries > System (Windows)

Window > Brush Libraries > Decorative > Decorative_Text Dividers

Window > Swatch Libraries > Textiles

Window > Brush Libraries > Decorative > Elegant Curl & Floral Brush Set

Window > Swatch Libraries > VisiBone2

Window > Brush Libraries > Image Brush > Image Brush Library

Window > Swatch Libraries > Web

Window > Brush Libraries > Vector Packs > Grunge brushes vector pack

Window > Swatch Libraries > Other Library...

Window > Brush Libraries > Vector Packs > Hand Drawn brushes vector pack

Window > Symbol Libraries > 3D Symbols

Window > Brush Libraries > Wacom 6D Brushes > 6d Art Pen Brushes

Window > Symbol Libraries > Arrows

Window > Brush Libraries > Other Library

Window > Symbol Libraries > Artistic Textures

Window > Graphic Style Libraries > 3D Effects

Window > Symbol Libraries > Celebration

Window > Graphic Style Libraries > Additive for Blob Brush

Window > Symbol Libraries > Charts

Window > Graphic Style Libraries > Additive

Window > Symbol Libraries > Communication

Window > Graphic Style Libraries > Artistic Effects

Window > Symbol Libraries > Dot Pattern Vector Pack

Window > Graphic Style Libraries > Buttons and Rollovers

Window > Symbol Libraries > Fashion

Window > Graphic Style Libraries > Illuminate Styles

Window > Symbol Libraries > Florid Vector Pack

Window > Graphic Style Libraries > Image Effects

Window > Symbol Libraries > Flowers

Window > Graphic Style Libraries > Neon Effects

Window > Symbol Libraries > Grime Vector Pack

Window > Graphic Style Libraries > Scribble Effects

Window > Symbol Libraries > Hair and Fur

Window > Graphic Style Libraries > Textures

Window > Symbol Libraries > Heirloom

Window > Graphic Style Libraries > Type Effects

Window > Symbol Libraries > Illuminate Flow Charts

Window > Graphic Style Libraries > Vonster Pattern Styles

Window > Symbol Libraries > Illuminate Org Charts

Window > Graphic Style Libraries > Other Library...

Window > Symbol Libraries > Illuminate Ribbons

Window > Swatch Libraries > Art History > Ancient

Window > Symbol Libraries > Indigenous

Window > Swatch Libraries > Art History > Baroque

Window > Symbol Libraries > Logo Elements

Window > Swatch Libraries > Art History > Impressionism

Window > Symbol Libraries > Mad Science

Window > Swatch Libraries > Art History > Middle Ages

Window > Symbol Libraries > Maps

Window > Swatch Libraries > Art History > Pop Art

Window > Symbol Libraries > Mobile

Window > Swatch Libraries > Art History > Prehistoric

Window > Symbol Libraries > Nature

Window > Swatch Libraries > Art History > Renaissance

Window > Symbol Libraries > Regal Vector Pack

Window > Swatch Libraries > Art History > Russian Poster Art

Window > Symbol Libraries > Retro

Window > Swatch Libraries > Celebration

Window > Symbol Libraries > Sushi

Window > Swatch Libraries > Color Books > ANPA Color

Window > Symbol Libraries > Tiki

Window > Swatch Libraries > Color Books > DIC Color Guide

Window > Symbol Libraries > Web Buttons and Bars

Window > Swatch Libraries > Color Books > FOCOLTONE

Window > Symbol Libraries > Web Icons

Window > Swatch Libraries > Color Books > HKS E

Window > Symbol Libraries > Other Library...

Help > Illustrator Help...

Help > Manage My Account...

Help > Support Community

Help > Sign In... / Sign Out...

Help > Submit Bug/Feature Request...

Help > Updates...

Help > System Info...

Help > Beta log file

Palette > Actions > Batch...

Palette > Layers > New Layer

Palette > Appearance > Add New Fill

Palette > Layers > New Layer with Dialog...

Palette > Appearance > Add New Stroke

Palette > Links > Update Link

Palette > Graphic Styles > New Graphic Style...

Palette > Swatches > New Swatch...

About Illustrator... 

Displays information about the current Illustrator version.

Preferences > General...

Opens the general preferences for Illustrator.

Preferences > Selection & Anchor Display...

Adjusts settings for selection and anchor display.

Preferences > Type...

Configures settings for type and text.

Preferences > Units...

Sets the measurement units used in the application.

Preferences > Guides & Grid...

Adjusts settings for guides and grids.

Preferences > Smart Guides...

Configures the behavior of Smart Guides.

Preferences > Slices...

Adjusts preferences for slices.

Preferences > Hyphenation...

Configures hyphenation settings for text.

Preferences > Plug-ins & Scratch Disks...

Manages plug-ins and scratch disk preferences.

Preferences > User Interface...

Adjusts user interface settings.

Preferences > Performance

Configures performance-related settings.

Preferences > File Handling...

Adjusts preferences for file handling.

Preferences > Clipboard Handling

Configures settings for clipboard operations.

Preferences > Appearance of Black...

Adjusts how black appears on screen and in print.

Preferences > Devices

Manages settings for connected devices.

Debug Panel

Provides debugging tools for troubleshooting.

Whether you are a seasoned designer or just beginning your journey with Adobe Illustrator, the Tool Finder provides an elegant and intuitive solution for navigating the application’s extensive array of features, tools, and commands.


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