6. How to use Type Tools, Star Tool, Graph Tools, and Navigation Tools in Illustrator (Video in Khmer)

Hello my friends! In this lesson 6, we learn essential tools for text typography, geometric shapes like Star Tool, data chart Graph Tools, and artboard navigation tools in Adobe Illustrator!

I. Type Tools & Star Tool

Master text typography and custom polygon star shapes:

Type Tool (T): Click to write single line text or drag text box for paragraph text.
Area Type Tool: Write text inside closed shape (like text inside circle or heart).
Type on a Path Tool: Type text flowing along curved path line.
Star Tool: Draw stars and multi-point starburst shapes!

1. How to use Type Tools and Star Tools

👉 Quick Tips for Type & Star Tools:

Add / Remove Star Points while Dragging: When holding mouse to draw star, press Up Arrow ↑ to add more star points, or Down Arrow ↓ to reduce points!
Straight Star Arms: Hold Alt (or Option on Mac) while dragging star to make inner and outer radius straight sharp star!
Type on Circle Path: Draw circle, select Type on a Path Tool, click top point of circle to type text curving around circle logo!

Learn how to create vector bar charts, pie graphs, and fast navigation across large artboards:

Column / Pie Graph Tool (J): Create vector data chart, enter numbers in data table, Illustrator auto draw vector graph!
Zoom Tool (Z): Zoom in or zoom out artboard view.
Hand Tool (H): Pan and move artboard view around smooth without touching objects.

2. How to use Graph tools, Zoom tools, and Hand tools

👉 Pro Tips for Artboard Navigation & Graphing:

Spacebar Shortcut for Hand Tool: Hold Spacebar anytime while using any tool to temporarily switch to Hand Tool to move artboard!
Ctrl + 0 (or Cmd + 0 on Mac): Fit artboard to screen instantly.
Ungroup Graph for Custom Styling: After enter data in Graph Tool, select Graph and press Object -> Ungroup to convert graph to normal vector shapes for custom colors and shadows!

III. Summary & Overview of Illustrator Tools

Final walkthrough review of all toolbar tools in Adobe Illustrator:

3. Overview of All Adobe Illustrator Tools (Final Tool Guide)

👉 Pro Tip for Illustrator Tools:

Tab Key: Press Tab to hide or show all panels and toolbar for clean full-screen view!
Reset Workspace: If toolbar or panel missing, go to top menu Window -> Workspace -> Reset Essentials Classic to restore default panels!

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