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responsible_doer5D1A
Inspiring
June 13, 2019
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Eraser tool will not resize

  • June 13, 2019
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I have tried adjusting it in the tool options dialogue box, double clicking the tool, and using the brackets. The numbers say the size is adjusted, but when I use it, it is still way too large. I have been previously using this tool in the same AI file I am currently working in. I have even reset the tool and it is still not resizing. Help!

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Correct answer responsible_doer5D1A

I just fixed it. It had something to do with the specific shape I was trying to erase. Once I deleted the shape and remade it in the same spot. the eraser worked fine.

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responsible_doer5D1A
Inspiring
June 13, 2019

Because my original shape had a stroke of 10, the eraser would only erase in 10--even if the shape was not selected.

responsible_doer5D1A
responsible_doer5D1AAuthorCorrect answer
Inspiring
June 13, 2019

I just fixed it. It had something to do with the specific shape I was trying to erase. Once I deleted the shape and remade it in the same spot. the eraser worked fine.

responsible_doer5D1A
Inspiring
June 13, 2019

Yes, no change

responsible_doer5D1A
Inspiring
June 13, 2019

I also noticed that when I go outline mode, my eraser path shows two lines instead of one...

Jeff Witchel, ACI
Community Expert
Community Expert
June 13, 2019

Have you tried Resetting Preferences?

How to set preferences in Illustrator

responsible_doer5D1A
Inspiring
June 13, 2019

Yes, did not work.

Jeff Witchel, ACI
Community Expert
Community Expert
June 13, 2019

Before doing anything drastic, have you tried restarting your computer?