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mailynga77676421
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June 7, 2017
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I can't group objects and pictures in the latest version of illustrator

  • June 7, 2017
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Hi there!

I am trying to group a picture and objects I drew but I am unable to. I used the selection tool as with the previous version, click on group and nothing happens. Could you please help me?

Thanks

    Correct answer S_Gans

    Please elaborate. By "picture", are you referring to a photo you've placed? Or, did you use Illustrator to open the photo, and not use Place to put it in a new document? Or, are you referring to a graphic you drew, and other graphics you drew. Also, versions of your OS and your Illustrator Version.

    I can tell you that on my MacOS 10.12.5 Sierra with Illustrator 2017.1.0, I was able to place a photo, draw other shapes and group them same as before - worked exactly as expected. So, anything you can give us to help us help you will be appreciated.

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    rcraighead
    rcraighead
    Legend
    June 7, 2017

    Try making your selections in the Layers Panel (click to right of the circle to select the item). See if you are able to group as expected.

      S_Gans
      Community Expert
      S_GansCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      June 7, 2017

      Please elaborate. By "picture", are you referring to a photo you've placed? Or, did you use Illustrator to open the photo, and not use Place to put it in a new document? Or, are you referring to a graphic you drew, and other graphics you drew. Also, versions of your OS and your Illustrator Version.

      I can tell you that on my MacOS 10.12.5 Sierra with Illustrator 2017.1.0, I was able to place a photo, draw other shapes and group them same as before - worked exactly as expected. So, anything you can give us to help us help you will be appreciated.

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        mailynga77676421
        mailynga77676421Author
        Participant
        June 7, 2017

        Yes I think the problem was that I did not place the figure but instead copied and paste. After I placed it, it did work! Thank you very much for you suggestions!

          S_Gans
          Community Expert
          S_GansCommunity Expert
          Community Expert
          June 8, 2017

          I'm so glad it helped!

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          JonathanArias
          JonathanArias
          Legend
          June 7, 2017

          does it group other items on other documents or within the one you have open? are you using the "command+g" command?

            mailynga77676421
            mailynga77676421Author
            Participant
            June 7, 2017

            Hi Jonathan, thanks for your answer. The problem was that I did not place it but instead copied it in the document. After I placed the figure, it worked!

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