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8 X 8 Grid
In this lesson you will:
 | Set up a new custom document |
| Use and understand the Rulers and guides
 | Change the location of your (0, 0) coordinates (and RESET) |
| Change the units of measurement |
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| Draw basic shapes and control their size and location using the "INFO
bar" |
| Navigate within your document
(Move, Zoom In, Zoom Out--spacebar, ctrl+spacebar, ctrl+alt+spacebar) |
Tools you will use:
| Selection tool |
| Rectangle tool |
| Line Tool |
| Info Bar |
| Color control box
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- Open a new document.
- Change the Units and Measurements in the preferences.
See screenshots
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Setup the document size in "Document Set-up." Make the document
11" X 11"
See screenshots
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Use the Rulers on the Top and Left side to set-up your grid.
See screenshots
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Draw the line and boxes using the "Line Tool" and the "Rectangle Tool"
Also, use the INFO bar at the top to check your measurements/placement of
each item.
See screenshots
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