Why can I not erase in Illustrator?

The Adobe Illustrator Eraser tool can’t edit live type. Because you can’t use the Eraser tool on live type, select it with the Selection tool and convert it to outlines so it becomes vector material.

How do you erase part of an image in Illustrator?

First, load an Illustrator project and select the Eraser tool in the main Tools panel (or press Shift+E). Click and drag on the artboard to start erasing areas of your image. If you erase an object and split it into multiple sections, it will separate the objects so they can be moved and edited independently.

How do you erase part of a line in Illustrator?

Select the Selection Tool ( ) from the toolbar or press the keyboard shortcut (v). Click the part that you cut with Scissors Tool and press the delete or backspace key.

How do you use eraser tool in illustrator?

Using eraser tool in illustrator is simple like hell. Just simply pick eraser tool from the left side tools bar or press “E’ from the keyboard. then select the layer you want to erase and swap the eraser tool on desired part of the artwork.

How do I remove the outline in illustrator?

Remove Outline Illustrator Open the file that contains the stroked object or letters in Adobe Illustrator. Select the stroked item with the “Selection” tool. Move your mouse over to the “Stroke” box, which may be found in the “Tools” panel. Click the “Stroke” box to bring it in front of the “Fill” box. See More….

How do I cut a line in illustrator?

Cut straight lines with Knife tool in Illustrator. The Knife tool cuts across shapes, dividing them perfectly… but when you drag the knife, it makes a wavy, curvy line. Yuck. To make it cut straight, hold down ALT (PC) or Option (Mac). Hold down the Shift key, too, if you want to cut perfect vertical, horizontal or 45 degree lines.

How do I cut a circle in illustrator?

Press Alt+Shift (Option+Shift) and drag a point to make a smaller, perfect circle. Click and hold the Knife tool in the Tools panel and select the Scissors tool. Click in two places on the inner circle as shown. Select the cut segment with the Selection tool and press Delete to remove it.