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Small space between objects when trying to put them next to each other

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September 19, 2018
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Hi! I am new to Illustrator and I am trying to create an put two shapes underneath one another to create a bigger object. However, a very thin white line remains between them, as shown in the image attached. I have tried selecting the two objects and using the Distribute Spacing, with the Space set to 0px and the Align to setting set to "Align to Key Object". However, this didn't change anything. Any idea on what could be causing this problem and how to solve it? Thank you!

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Correct answer barbara_a7746676

It's probably a screen display issue.

Choose View > Outline. You should see a single line between the two objects, similar to this (preview view on left; outline view on right):

If you're still not sure, you could overlap the two objects. That way there would definitely not be a gap.

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CrystalPreyer

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I encounter the same problem, and it's driving me crazy! I use the shape builder tool frequently, but when I cut pieces, it often looks like there is a gap or a stroke where two pieces are touching but not overlapping.

Here, I'm working on a logo, so I need it to be perfect. You can see how there seem to be gaps.

Abhishek Rao

Community Manager

Hi @CrystalPreyer,

Thanks for sharing the details and screenshots. The thin white gaps you're seeing are likely a display or anti-aliasing issue in Illustrator, not actual gaps in the artwork. Try switching to Outline View from the View menu and the lines should disappear. You can also export your file as a PNG or PDF to check if the gaps still appear.

If they do, please create a new post on the community with the details, and we'll work to help you sort it out.

Let me know how it goes!

Abhishek

lambiloon

Community Expert

Hi i think this is due to shape break try to combine the shape which are same in colors using path finder options.

Ali Sajjad / Graphic Design Trainer / Freelancer / Adobe Certified Professional

chanaart

Community Expert

I tried it. When you zoom in you start seeing that there is no line. I exported it as a PNG to check and zoomed in.

chanaart

Community Expert

If this does not work we can take it to the product managers with a sample file from you!

barbara_a7746676Correct answer

Community Expert

It's probably a screen display issue.

Choose View > Outline. You should see a single line between the two objects, similar to this (preview view on left; outline view on right):

If you're still not sure, you could overlap the two objects. That way there would definitely not be a gap.

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teodorastrAuthor

New Participant

Yes, I think it was a screen display issue, because if I try to save it as a png and then open it on another computer the line isn't there. Thank you!

Monika Gause

Community Expert

This could just be a screen rendering issue.

Go to Preferences > General and turn off the Anti-aliasing. Is the white line still there?

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teodorastrAuthor

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Hi, yes, it is still there. However, it becomes more/less clear depending on how far i zoom in and sometimes it seems to not even be visible at all.

Monika Gause

Community Expert

Then try and unite the neighbouring shapes.

Also try and turn on View > Preview on CPU. Still there?

chanaart

Community Expert

I am trying to understand the issue based on the screen shot.

Are the objects same size? where is the thin line?

Please explain!

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teodorastrAuthor

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Hi, the objects are the same size and the line is right where they meet, near the end of the planet. I am attaching another screenshot, hope it makes it clearer.

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