User Guide

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To split long paths:
1
Choose File > Document Setup.
2 Select the Split Long Paths option,
and click OK. Illustrator will split paths
as needed when you print or save the
file.
To split a stroked path:
Split the path with the scissors tool.
To split a compound path:
1
Choose Object > Compound Paths >
Release to remove the compound path.
2 Break the path into pieces using the
scissors tool.
3 Redefine the pieces as compound
paths.
To split a mask:
1
Choose Object > Mask > Release to
remove the mask.
2 Break the path into pieces using the
scissors tool.
3 Redefine the pieces as masks.