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CAN'T SEE SHAPER TOOL

New Here ,
Aug 26, 2017 Aug 26, 2017

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Please help me to rectify how to locate shaper tool in illustrator. I have reset essential interface of illustrator but can't still locate it. In the position where I could possibly see it, is where pencil tool is.  Please what next should I do to make the shaper too appear in my illustrator. I need advice urgently because I love how the too works and I have seen the movie on how to use it.

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Aug 27, 2017 Aug 27, 2017

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Have you tried the shortcut (Shift+M) or it should be in your Tool panel.

Never mind seems like it was answered in other posts.

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Adobe Employee ,
Aug 31, 2017 Aug 31, 2017

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Hi chio,

As per your query, you are unable to find shaper tool in Illustrator.

It's generally under the flyout menu where the pencil tool is located.

shaper tool.png

But if you do not find it, please press Shift+N it will be highlighted.

Build new shapes with Shaper and Shape Builder tools in Illustrator

If it still does not work please try resetting preferences to defaults.

How to set preferences in Illustrator

Please feel free to update the discussion if you need any further assistance 

Regards

Srishti

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New Here ,
May 19, 2020 May 19, 2020

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ask1.jpgI still can't find my shaper tool under the pencil tool. Even if i press (Shift+N) there is no effect either. 

Do you know why it happened?

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May 20, 2020 May 20, 2020

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Hi,

It looks like you're using Illustrator CS6 from that screenshot. The shaper tool was introduced in Illustrator CC 2015, and thus won't be available in CS6.

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New Here ,
Feb 25, 2022 Feb 25, 2022

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Mine is illustrator CC 2017 and it looks the same as the screenshot

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Feb 28, 2022 Feb 28, 2022

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What happens if you press Shift+N?

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Feb 28, 2022 Feb 28, 2022

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Feb 28, 2022 Feb 28, 2022

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Feb 28, 2022 Feb 28, 2022

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Confirm two things for me: in your keyboard shortcuts, search for Shaper. What do you see?

Screenshot 2022-02-28 121237.png

Have a look at Help > About Illustrator. What is the exact version number?

 

Screenshot 2022-02-28 121303.png

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