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Jul 14, 2026 1:27 PM UTC
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Illustrator not recognising dot?

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
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    Jul 14, 2026 4:45 PM UTC

    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

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    Dave Creamer of IDEAS
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    Jul 14, 2026 3:22 PM UTC

    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. 

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    David Creamer: Community Expert (ACI and ACE 1995-2023)
    Monika Gause
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    Jul 14, 2026 3:28 PM UTC

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

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    Dave Creamer of IDEAS
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    Jul 14, 2026 3:37 PM UTC

    Worked on my Mac after restarting Illustrator. 

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    David Creamer: Community Expert (ACI and ACE 1995-2023)
    Monika Gause
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    Jul 14, 2026 1:50 PM UTC

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

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