Adobe Illustrator CC Classroom in a Book (2019 Release), First Edition

11. 
    

    Choose Object > Group.

    
    


12. 
    

    Choose Select > Deselect.

    
    

Cutting in a straight line

Next, you’ll cut artwork in a straight line with the Knife tool.

1. Choose 4 Tent from the Artboard Navigation menu in the lower-left corner of the Document

window.

An example of what you will create is labeled “Final” on the right side of the artboard. You

will work with the artwork labeled “Start” on the left. You’ll cut the tent opening shape into

several paths. This requires you to cut in straight lines.

2. Choose View > Fit Artboard In Window.

3. With the Selection tool ( ) selected, click the pink triangle shape under the artwork labeled

“Start.”