How Do You Merge Sublayers in Illustrator?
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To merge items into a single layer or group, hold down Ctrl (Windows) or Command (Mac OS) and click the names of the layers or groups that you want to merge. Alternatively, hold down Shift to select all listings in between the layer or group names you click. Then, select Merge Selected from the Layers panel menu.

How do I merge layers in Illustrator?

If you want to merge those layers, Ctrl/Cmd-click to select them (Shift-click to select range) then click on the Layers panel’s Options button and select Merge Selected (or Flatten Artwork to merge all the layers).

Can you merge objects in Illustrator?

You can combine vector objects to create shapes in a variety of ways in Illustrator. The resulting paths or shapes differ depending on the method you use to combine the objects. Pathfinder effects let you combine multiple objects using interaction modes.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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