Control panel overview
The Control
panel offers quick access to options related to the objects you
select. By default, the Control panel is docked at the top of the
workspace.
Options displayed in the Control panel vary depending on the
type of object or tool you select. For example, when you select
a text object, the Control panel displays text-formatting options
in addition to options for changing the color, placement, and dimensions
of the object. When a selection tool is active, you can access Document
Setup and Preferences from the Control panel.
Control panel
- A.
- Hidden options
- B.
- Link to
another panel
- C.
- Panel menu
When text in the Control panel is blue and underlined, you can
click the text to display a related panel or dialog box. For example,
click the word Stroke to display the Stroke panel.
Change the kinds of controls that appear in the Control panel
Select or deselect options in the Control
panel menu.Open and close a panel or dialog box from the Control panel
- Click a blue underlined word to open
its associated panel or dialog box.
- Click anywhere outside of the panel or dialog box to
close it.
Dock the Control panel at the bottom of the workspace
Choose Dock To Bottom from the Control
panel menu.
Convert the Control panel to a floating panel
Drag the gripper bar (located on the
left edge of the panel) away from its current position. To redock the Control panel, drag the gripper bar to the
top or bottom of the application window (Windows) or screen (Mac OS).
