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Jan Casper van Voorst
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September 18, 2020
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Opening file created in older version

  • September 18, 2020
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I have the most current version of Illustrator at home but my school uses Illustrator 2018. Can I open it regularly or does it mess with my files

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Correct answer Ton Frederiks

You can open your CC2018 files without a problem in CC2020.

Unless you use the new Large format artboards and the vertical text alignment options, or freeform gradients, you can save your files as Version > Illustrator CC Legacy and open them in CC 2018.

If you are not sure, save a copy as a legacy CC file.

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Ton Frederiks
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Ton FrederiksCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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September 18, 2020

You can open your CC2018 files without a problem in CC2020.

Unless you use the new Large format artboards and the vertical text alignment options, or freeform gradients, you can save your files as Version > Illustrator CC Legacy and open them in CC 2018.

If you are not sure, save a copy as a legacy CC file.

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