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How do you repeat and duplicate in Illustrator?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 6:20 pm

An elaborated article would include:

1. What is repetition and duplication in Illustrator?
2. How can you repeat and duplicate objects, paths, or shapes in Illustrator?

Repeating objects, paths, or shapes in Illustrator is easy. First, select the object, path, or shape you want to repeat.

Then, use the keyboard shortcut ( Command + R ) to duplicate the object, path, or shape. You can also right-click ( Control + click ) the object, path, or shape and select Duplicate from the shortcut menu.

PRO TIP: If you are not careful, repeating and duplicating in Illustrator can result in some pretty wonky designs. Make sure to take care when aligning your objects, and don’t duplicate too close to the original object or you’ll end up with some funky results.

Duplicating objects, paths, or shapes can be helpful when you need to create a copy of an object, path, or shape. For example, you might want to create a copy of an object, path, or shape for use in a different document.

Or, you might want to use the same object, path, or shape in multiple drawings.

You can also duplicate objects, paths, or shapes by using the Clipboard. To duplicate objects, paths, or shapes using the Clipboard, first select the objects, paths, or shapes you want to copy.

Then, use the keyboard shortcut ( Command + C ) to copy the objects, paths, or shapes to the Clipboard. You can then paste the objects, paths, or shapes wherever you want.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.