When working on an intricate design in Adobe Illustrator, you might make a mistake or decide that you want to undo an action. It’s a common scenario, which is why Illustrator has multiple commands for undoing actions. This blog post will guide you through the methods to easily go back in Adobe Illustrator.
Method 1: Using Keyboard Shortcut
The most straightforward way to undo your last action in Adobe Illustrator is to use the keyboard shortcut. This shortcut is Control + Z on a Windows PC and Command + Z on a Mac.
Method 2: Using the Menu Option
If you prefer using the menu bar instead of a keyboard shortcut, you can undo your last action by clicking Edit and then Undo. This will undo your most recent action.
Method 3: Multiple Undos
Adobe Illustrator allows you to go back multiple steps rather than just undoing the last action. To perform multiple undos, the keyboard shortcut is Control + Alt + Z on a Windows PC and Command + Option + Z on a Mac.
In the menu, this would be Edit > Undo and you can continue clicking Undo to go back further.
Method 4: Using the History Panel
Sometimes, you might want to go back more steps than the multiple undo command allows. In such cases, the History panel comes in handy. Illustrator does not have a history panel by default like Photoshop, but there is a workaround to this using a script.
The script to create a history panel is available on the Adobe website. It needs to be installed as an extension to Illustrator. Once installed, it will allow you to go back to any previous state of your artwork.
var undoCount = app.activeDocument.undoCount;
var redoCount = app.activeDocument.redoCount;
alert(“Undo: ” + undoCount + “\nRedo: ” + redoCount);
Once the script is installed, you can access the History panel by clicking on Window and then clicking on History. This will open the history panel, where you can click on any previous state of your artwork to revert to it.
Conclusion
Mistakes are a part of the creative process. Adobe Illustrator provides multiple ways to go back in your workflow, ensuring you have the flexibility to experiment and refine your work. We hope this guide makes your journey with Adobe Illustrator more convenient and productive. Happy designing!
