Basic Question: Shortcut keys for the outline path feature

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December 14, 2023
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The shortcut keys for the offset path are Command + <, but really the < is a filled in left facing triangle. I've tried the <, > and the two left and right arrows in the lower right section of my keyboard, but the software seems to be looking for something else. Please help?

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mrjacksonAuthor

Inspiring

Quick Follow Up

I asked several related questions here and received some helpful advice and information. The actions option is going to do the trick. When I recorded the Offset Path action, I filled in a .05 offset. The software wouldn't let me stop the action until I accepted the value. In Button mode, every shape would get the .05 path offset. When not in button mode, if I click the arrow to run the action, which also applied the .05 outline on the path. However, if I expand the action to see the first and only command, I can double click it and see the dialog box to be able to change the offset amount.

Thanks again,

MJ

Monika Gause

Community Expert

Did you assign those shortcuts?

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mrjacksonAuthor

Inspiring

The Command + <| keys were apparently defaults, but I can't find the weird symbol. I use the offset path all of the time so it would be worthwhile for me to use a shortcut. I don't do any 3D, so maybe I can take one of the shortcuts from that section. Please look at your program and see if you can identify the symbol...?

Doug A Roberts

Community Expert

There are no default shortcuts for those options, at least in the English version of Illustrator. Can you show a screenshot of your shortcuts window?

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