Object Menu Items | Adobe Illustrator

In Adobe Illustrator, the “Object” menu offers a wide range of commands that allow you to manipulate and modify objects within your artwork. Here is a list of the main menu items under the “Object” menu and their functions:

1. Transform

• Move: Moves the selected object(s) by a specified distance.
• Rotate: Rotates the selected object(s) by a specified angle.
• Reflect: Flips the selected object(s) over a specified axis.
• Scale: Resizes the selected object(s) by a specified percentage.
• Shear: Skews the selected object(s) along a specified axis.
• Transform Each: Applies individual transformations to each selected object.
• Reset Bounding Box: Resets the bounding box to fit the object’s orientation.

1. Arrange

• Bring to Front: Moves the selected object(s) to the front of the stacking order.
• Bring Forward: Moves the selected object(s) one step forward in the stacking order.
• Send Backward: Moves the selected object(s) one step backward in the stacking order.
• Send to Back: Moves the selected object(s) to the back of the stacking order.
• Align to Pixel Grid: Aligns the object(s) to the pixel grid for web and screen design.

1. Group

• Group: Groups the selected objects into a single unit.
• Ungroup: Ungroups the selected group into individual objects.

1. Lock

• Selection: Locks the selected object(s), preventing further editing.
• All Artwork Above: Locks all objects above the currently selected object.
• Other Layers: Locks all layers except the one containing the selected object(s).
• All Layers: Locks all layers in the document.

1. Unlock All: Unlocks all locked objects in the artwork.
2. Hide

• Selection: Hides the selected object(s) from view.
• All Layers: Hides all layers in the document.
• All Layers Except Selection: Hides all layers except the one containing the selected object(s).

1. Show All: Reveals all hidden objects in the artwork.
2. Expand

• Converts the selected object(s) into a simpler object type, expanding complex appearances, effects, and objects.

1. Expand Appearance: Expands the appearance attributes applied to the object(s) to make them editable.
2. Rasterize: Converts the selected vector object(s) into a bitmap image.
3. Create Gradient Mesh: Converts the selected object(s) into a mesh object for complex gradient editing.
4. Create Object Mosaic: Converts a raster image into a mosaic of vector objects.
5. Slice
   • Make: Creates a slice based on the selected object(s).
   • Release: Removes slices from the selected object(s).
   • Create from Guides: Creates slices based on the position of the guides.
6. Flatten Transparency: Flattens complex artwork containing transparency, blending modes, and effects into simpler objects.
7. Envelope Distort
   • Make with Warp: Warps the selected object(s) using a predefined warp shape.
   • Make with Mesh: Warps the selected object(s) using a customizable mesh grid.
   • Make with Top Object: Warps the selected object(s) using the shape of the topmost object.
8. Graph
   • Type: Changes the type of graph for the selected graph object.
   • Data: Opens the data input window for the selected graph.
   • Design: Allows customization of the graph design.
   • Column: Modifies the appearance of the graph’s columns.
   • Marker: Edits the graph’s markers.
9. Artboards
   • Convert to Artboards: Converts the selected object(s) into individual artboards.
   • Rearrange: Rearranges the artboards within the workspace.
10. Compound Path
    • Make: Combines multiple paths into a single compound path.
    • Release: Splits a compound path back into individual paths.
11. Path
    • Join: Connects the endpoints of two paths.
    • Average: Averages the position of selected anchor points.
    • Outline Stroke: Converts the stroke of a path into a filled object.
    • Offset Path: Creates a parallel path at a specified distance from the original path.
    • Simplify: Reduces the number of points in a path.
    • Add Anchor Points: Adds anchor points to a path for more precise editing.
    • Remove Anchor Points: Removes anchor points from a path to simplify it.
    • Divide Objects Below: Divides objects below the selected object using the path of the selected object.
12. Join
    • Join: Connects the endpoints of two paths.
    • Average: Averages the position of selected anchor points.
    • Outline Stroke: Converts the stroke of a path into a filled object.

These commands provide a powerful set of tools for creating, editing, and organizing objects within Adobe Illustrator, enhancing both creativity and productivity.