Copying and Pasting in Adobe Illustrator on iPad

Copying and Pasting in Adobe Illustrator on iPad

Copying and pasting is an essential part of the design process, enabling you to seamlessly reuse elements and expedite your workflow. Adobe Illustrator for iPad provides intuitive methods for copying and pasting various objects and content, ensuring efficient and productive design creation.

Copying Objects

Copying objects in Adobe Illustrator for iPad allows you to duplicate elements and incorporate them into your designs. Follow these steps to copy objects effectively:

1. Select the Object: Use the Selection tool (the “arrow” icon) to select the object you want to copy.
2. Copy: Press and hold the “Copy” icon in the toolbar or navigate to “Edit” > “Copy” using the on-screen keyboard. Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut Command+C (on iPadOS) to copy the selected object.

Pasting Objects

After copying an object, you can paste it into your design using various methods:

1. Direct Paste: With the cursor positioned where you want to paste the copied object, press and hold the “Paste” icon in the toolbar or navigate to “Edit” > “Paste” using the on-screen keyboard. Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut Command+V (on iPadOS) to paste the copied object directly.
2. Paste in New Layer: To paste the copied object onto a new layer, hold down the “Alt” key (on iPad) while pressing the “Paste” icon or shortcut. A new layer will be created, and the copied object will be placed on it.
3. Paste in Place: To paste the copied object in its original location, hold down the “Shift” key (on iPad) while pressing the “Paste” icon or shortcut. The original object will be replaced by the copied object.

Copying and Pasting from Other Apps

You can also copy and paste objects from other apps and websites directly into Adobe Illustrator for iPad:

1. Copy from Other App: Open the app containing the object you want to copy and select it. Use the app’s standard copy method, such as pressing Command+C (on iPadOS) to copy the object.
2. Open Adobe Illustrator: Open your Adobe Illustrator for iPad document and position the cursor where you want to paste the copied object.
3. Paste from Clipboard: Tap and hold the “Paste” icon in the toolbar or navigate to “Edit” > “Paste” using the on-screen keyboard. Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut Command+V (on iPadOS) to paste the object from the clipboard.

Copying and Pasting from Photos

To copy and paste images from your photos library or online:

1. Open Photos: Access your photos library or open the webpage containing the image you want to copy.
2. Copy Image: Select the image and use the app’s standard copy method, such as pressing Command+C (on iPadOS) to copy the image.
3. Open Adobe Illustrator: Open your Adobe Illustrator for iPad document and position the cursor where you want to paste the copied image.
4. Place Image: Tap the “+” icon in the toolbar, select “Place” from the menu, and choose the copied image from your photos library or cloud storage. The image will be inserted into your document.

By mastering these copy and paste techniques in Adobe Illustrator for iPad, you can efficiently incorporate elements, reuse resources, and streamline your design workflow on the go.