How Do I Change Settings in Illustrator?
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Right-click (Windows) or Control-click (Mac) the horizontal or vertical ruler and pick a measurement increment. Choose Edit→Preferences→Units (Windows) or Illustrator→Preferences→Units and Display Performance (Mac) to open the Preferences dialog box.

How do I reset my Helpx settings in Illustrator?

Reset preferences

  1. Select Edit > Preferences > General > Reset Preferences.
  2. Press and hold Alt+Ctrl+Shift as you start Illustrator.

How do I change from inches to PT in Illustrator?

To change the default unit of measurement, choose Edit > Preferences > Units (Windows) or Illustrator > Preferences > Units (Mac OS), and then select units for the General, Stroke, and Type options.

Marcus Vance

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Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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