cant select line segment tool

[svent8887632]

Hi,

I am doing an illustrator beginner course atm.

First of all the side tool bar of my illustrator looks different to the teachers one.
I have less tools even when I extend the view.

Second I can't select the line segment tool.
Which I need to continue the lesson.

Many thanks for any help

[svent8887632 · Accepted solution]

Change from Essentials to Essentials Classic solved the problem.

[michael5EF1]

Can someone explain what that means?
I am following a tutorial as well and I am unable to select the line tool in illustrator. I have no idea what Essentials or Essentials Classic even is, and this solution doesn't provide any context. 

It is absolutely asinine to me that I am unable to draw a line upon opening illustration software. There must be a simple answer here...

[Ton Frederiks]

It is in the menu: Window > Workspace

[Rebecca23228277v2i4]

I am doing all of this and it still isnt working.... lol

[scoutnessmonster · Accepted solution]

Another option, if you want to stay in Essentials, is to select Window>Toolbars>Advanced. That will give you an 'advanced' toolbar rather than 'basic' and you will have your line segment tool.

[Jene25175655rnxp]

Solved👌

[Janessa27068421d2jb]

So helpful thank you.

[shannonnicholson@sunradon.com]

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