What Is Trim View in Illustrator?
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Illustrator CC 2019 has a new Trim View, which is like InDesign’s Preview mode if you’re familiar with that app. Choose View > Trim View to hide guides and artwork that falls outside the artboard. While Trim View does not have a default keystroke, you can assign one in Edit > Keyboard Shortcuts.

What is trim in Illustrator?

It lets you subtract or minus the top shape from the bottom shape. You have to select the two shapes with the Selection Tool(V) or you can press and hold Shift and then click on both the shapes to select them.

Where is the trim tool in Illustrator?

Select the objects you want to trim using the Selection ( ) tool. Choose Window > Pathfinder. Choose a Shape Mode and Pathfinder effects using the Pathfinder panel. For more information, see Pathfinder effects.

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