An internship report about the software Adobe Illustrator would detail the intern's experience
using the software, including the specific tasks performed, skills learned, and any challenges
encountered. It should also cover the software's functionalities, how it was used to achieve
project goals, and the overall impact on the intern's learning and development.
selection tools for manipulating objects, drawing tools like the Pen tool for creating paths,
and type tools for adding text. Understanding these core tools is essential for anyone starting
with Illustrator.
Basic Tools in Illustrator:
Selection Tools:
o Selection Tool (V): Selects entire objects.
o Direct Selection Tool (A): Selects individual anchor points and paths within
an object.
o Group Selection Tool: Selects objects within a group.
Drawing Tools:
Pen Tool (P): Creates paths by clicking to create anchor points and dragging to create
curves.
Rectangle Tool (M): Draws rectangular shapes.
Ellipse Tool (L): Draws elliptical shapes.
Line Segment Tool (\): Draws straight lines.
Type Tool (T): Adds text to your artwork. You can use the Type Tool to add point type,
area type, or type on a path, according to Envato Tuts+.
Paintbrush Tool (B): Creates freehand paths with customizable brush strokes.
Shaper Tool (Shift + N): Quickly and easily create complex shapes by drawing rough
forms. says Adobe Help Center
Eyedropper Tool (I): Samples colors or attributes from existing artwork and applies
them to other objects.
Gradient Tool (G): Applies and edits gradients to objects.
Shape Builder Tool (Shift + M): Combines and merges shapes to create more
complex forms.
Eraser Tool (Shift + E): Erases parts of objects.
Workspace Basics:
Toolbar: Contains all the tools mentioned above and more. You can customize it to
show a more advanced set of tools if needed.
Control Panel: Provides options and settings for the currently selected tool.
Properties Panel: Offers a central location to modify the properties of selected
objects.
Panels: Illustrator uses panels for various tasks like managing layers, swatches, and
more. You can access and customize panels through the "Window" menu.