How to divide paths in Illustrator?

[ASilva]

Hi there ... ive been trying to create a image/brand for my self with my initials and so far i came up with this, below.

And the thing is, i want to be able to put the yelow highlithed section with black color but im not being able to do that, can someone help me or give me a tip on hoow to do it ??

Thanks

ASilva

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[Ton Frederiks · Accepted solution]

You can try to select the black and white parts, make sure that they are outlined objects (outline strokes if not).

In the Pathfinder panel click the lower left > Divide.

Use the Direct selection tool to select the parts that you want to fill with black.

[ASilva]

Thanks a lot, i had to post here because some people were teling me to use pathfinder trim option and it was not doing anything, anything thanks a lot, i just need to see what looks better 🙂

from these 2 🙂

Any way ... thanks 🙂

[Ton Frederiks]

Good to hear that helped.