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m5heath
Inspiring
January 1, 2018
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Illustrator cc tolerance for path selection

  • January 1, 2018
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Preferences allow a tolerance to be set for anchor selection but what about clicking on a path? I find I have to get too close to a path to select an object - can I vary that?

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Correct answer jane-e

You can put in a feature request to the Adobe team here:
Illustrator Feature Requests

Also remember that the tip of the mouse is the part that is active. (You may already know this.)

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Monika Gause
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Monika GauseCommunity Expert
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January 1, 2018

Can you perhaps show us an example of your artwork? Are there too many paths? Do you have a high res monitor?

Have you tried Smart guides?

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m5heathAuthor
Inspiring
January 1, 2018

No, I just mean in general. I like to have 'Object selection by path only' checked. Selecting even something like a simple rectangle would be easier if one could click slightly further from the path. I find I sometimes miss it. Can't see how smart guides help although I do normally have them turned on.

jane-e
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jane-eCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
January 1, 2018

You can put in a feature request to the Adobe team here:
Illustrator Feature Requests

Also remember that the tip of the mouse is the part that is active. (You may already know this.)

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