Convert Objects to Shapes in Adobe Illustrator CS6

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You're watching VisiHow. This tutorial will show you how to convert an object to a shape in Adobe Illustrator CS6 in Windows 7.

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   To begin, ensure that you have Adobe Illustrator open and a document ready. Please view our other Adobe Illustrator tutorials for instructions on how to complete this step. There are three different objects on the artboard: the blue rectangle as the background, a red circle, and a yellow rectangle.

   

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   Click "Selection Tool". It is the black arrow in the top-left corner of the vertical toolbar. You can use other selection tools if you have more complex objects.

   

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   Now, click the object that you want to convert. Let's click the red circle. A blue frame will appear around the object, indicating it is selected and ready for editing.

   

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   Click "Effect" in the horizontal toolbar along the top of the window.

   

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   Then, move the cursor to "Convert to Shape" within the "Illustrator Effects" section.

   

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   In the expanded menu, click the shape into which you would like to convert your object. You can click "Rectangle...", "Rounded Rectangle...", and "Ellipse..." For this tutorial, we click "Rounded Rectangle..." A dialogue box where you can further specify your preferences will appear.

   

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   Click the "Shape" drop-down menu. This menu also lets you confirm that you have selected the correct shape. You can change it.

   

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   You can adjust "Extra Width" and "Extra Height". You can click either up and down arrows next to the options or type the value in the input boxes.

   

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   You can change "Corner Radius". That option is available owing to your selection of a rounded rectangle.

   

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    It is recommended to move the box out of the way of the canvas by clicking and dragging its border.

    

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    Check the "Preview" box in the bottom-left corner of the pop-up window. You will see how your adjustments affect the shape.

    

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    We can increase the "Center Radius" and "Extra Width" values. The preview will be updated.

    

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    Then, click "OK" to apply any changes.

    

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    Otherwise, click "Cancel" to go back.

    

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    If you want, you can undo the last action by pressing "Ctrl" and "Z".

    

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