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2.02 Vocab
Term | Definition |
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Artboard | Similar to a piece of paper |
Objects | When you create one or more lines |
Lines | What is cause when you draw in illustrator |
Anchor Point | A point on a path that indicates a change in direction |
Line Segment | A line with a start point and an endpoint |
Path | A blank line that appears when you draw a line |
Open Path | A path with separate anchor points on each end |
Closed Path | A path where all anchor points are connected to each other |
Shapes | Mathematical shapes |
Transformations | Moving rotating, reflecting, scaling and shearing objects |
Stacking Order | The order in which objects are stacked in illustrator |
Selection Tool | Used to select entire objects |
Direct Selection Tool | Selects points or path segments within objects |
Stroke | A line of color that precisely follows a path |
Fill | Characteristics of the inner area of and objects |
Swatches | Named colors, tints, gradients, and patterns |
Gradients | Graduated blend of two or more colors |
Patterns | Are designs of different colors and shapes |
Drawing | A graphic made of mathematical curves |
Pen Tool | Allows you to define your anchor points |
Bezier | A curved line or math defined by mathematical equations |
Image Trace | Automatically traces a raster graphic and converts it to a vector graphic |
Pathfinder | Allows you to combine multiple objects using interaction modes |
Effect | A layer applied to objects to change its characteristics |
Point Type | Added to a document at a specific location |
Area Type | Fills a portion of an image |
Type on Path | Follows the edge of an open or a closed path |
Text Wrap | Forces text to wrap around a graphic |