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Ian5C2D
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August 31, 2020
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How to get live paint selection and bucket tools in Adobe Illustrator?

  • August 31, 2020
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They used to be in a nested menu under the shape builder tool. But now they are not there. There is still a live paint make command under the Object menu but that seems to be all. Did they take these tools away? 

 

 

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    Correct answer Ton Frederiks

    Did you try Windows > Toolbars > Advanced?

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    jeannes92979
    Participant
    May 8, 2021

    I find it quickly by using the Shape Builder Tool shortcut (Shift + M) so it shows up on the left side toolbar. Then, I click on that it so the other tools nested under the SBT show up in the flyout: You'll see Live Paint Bucket (shortcut is K), and also Live Paint Selection Tool (shortcut Shift + L). I hope this helps.

    Monika Gause
    Community Expert
    Monika GauseCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    May 9, 2021

    Please read the help document that Ashutosh posted on how to confugre your toolbar.

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    defaultoxttoiio4d9g
    Participant
    May 8, 2021

    Ive been searching too and it's so annoying. Just hit letter K, that worked for me!!

     

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    Heather224276199s0x
    Participant
    December 28, 2021

    That was amazing! Why can't they just say that lol worked great!

    Ashutosh_Mishra
    Ashutosh_Mishra
    Inspiring
    August 31, 2020

    Hi there,

     

    Thanks for reaching out. In addition to the suggestion given by Ton, I'd request checking out this help article to know how you can manage your tools in Adobe Illustrator.

    Hope it helps.

     

    Regards,

    Ashutosh

      Ton Frederiks
      Community Expert
      Ton FrederiksCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      August 31, 2020

      Did you try Windows > Toolbars > Advanced?

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