Quick Answer: How Do I Set Illustrator Back to Default?
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How do I get Illustrator back to default settings?

Try holding Cmd-Opt-Ctrl-Shift when restarting AI on a Mac or Alt-Crtl-Shift on a PC to reset the preferences to the factory defaults.

How do I reset my tools in Illustrator?

Click the menu in the upper right and choose Reset. If you want all the tools to show in the toolbar, which is my preference, choose Advanced. Click the 3 dots at the bottom of the toolbar. Click the menu in the upper right and choose Reset.

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

Senior Technology Editor & AI Specialist

Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.

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