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Posted by Joseph Finkenbinder
Joseph Finkenbinder
5,340 Points

Illustrator Foundations > Creating an Icon: How to select objects?

I'm watching the Understand Shapes video and trying to follow along to create an icon.

I'm unable to do the following; Alt drag to create a copy Select the small shapes inside the main art board circle

I've tried (V) and selecting the tool and making sure the layer is selected. Each time I can't select any of the smaller circles I create. Only the big one from the Clipping Mask task. Wish I could send you a screenshot but it's not available on the forum.

Mat Helme
Mat Helme
Treehouse Guest Teacher
Mat Helme
Mat Helme
Treehouse Guest Teacher

Hey Joseph Finkenbinder

Make sure you're holding alt down before you select the object. You will notice the cursor change from a single arrow to a double arrow.

1 Answer

John Torres
PLUS
John Torres
Courses Plus Student 2,853 Points
John Torres
John Torres
Courses Plus Student 2,853 Points

Are your circles group together?. Try double clicking to access the edit mode where you can work on.