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July 14, 2026
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Illustrator not recognising dot?

  • July 14, 2026
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Whenever I try to enter a decimal number in properties, I have to use a comma, but I would like to be able to use the dot (.) since that is the sign on my number pad on the keyboard, and it would make typing a lot easier. Does anyone know if there is a way to change this?

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    Anubhav M
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    July 14, 2026

    Hello ​@lindanncd 

     

    That does seem strange. Could you confirm the exact version of Illustrator installed and share the Mac System Report (https://support.apple.com/en-in/guide/mac-help/syspr35536/mac) so we can check this with the product team?

    Looking forward to your response.
    Anubhav

    Dave Creamer of IDEAS
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    July 14, 2026

    It’s probably your OS settings. You didn’t mention if you are on Mac or Windows, but it would be System Settings/Settings under region. 

    David Creamer: Community Expert (ACI and ACE 1995-2023)
    Monika Gause
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    July 14, 2026

    On a Mac I have already tried that and it doesn’t work.

    Dave Creamer of IDEAS
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    July 14, 2026

    Worked on my Mac after restarting Illustrator. 

    David Creamer: Community Expert (ACI and ACE 1995-2023)
    Monika Gause
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    July 14, 2026

    It should follow what you have set up in the system, but it doesn’t. So I assume that is a bug.