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Hey_It_s_Matt_Shepherd_
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November 1, 2019
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Shape Builder doesn't let me add/subtract shapes

  • November 1, 2019
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I have:
- Reset my preferences to default
- Created two overlapping shapes on top of an initial pie chart
- Did not use Live Paint for the shapes
- Ensured there is no stroke, and no gap, between the shapes
- Selected both shapes
- Switched (Shift-N) to the Shape Builder tool

On mouseover, nothing shades, there is no plus sign (or minus sign) when I hold 'alt'. The pointer has a box with a center point and nine outer points (each corner and the middle of each side of the box) next to it.

 

Video:

https://youtu.be/fPcoXWXZQu0

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Correct answer Ton Frederiks

Shift N is the Shaper Tool.

You want the Shape Builder tool Shift M

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Ton Frederiks
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Ton FrederiksCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
November 1, 2019

Shift N is the Shaper Tool.

You want the Shape Builder tool Shift M

Hey_It_s_Matt_Shepherd_
Participant
November 1, 2019

Good grief... that'll teach me to listen harder when following YouTube tutorials with a strong accent. Thank you!

Ton Frederiks
Community Expert
Community Expert
November 1, 2019

🙂