The document discusses the Illustrator workspace and how to create new documents. It describes the Start workspace which provides access to recent files and templates. Templates allow you to build on stock assets and illustrations. The document then outlines how to create a new document by selecting File > New, clicking New in the Start workspace, or using keyboard shortcuts. It also briefly describes the main elements of the Illustrator workspace like the Application bar, Tools panel, Control panel, and Document window.

1. COMPUTER APPLICATION
IN DESIGN
LESSON 1 – ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR WORKSPACE

2. START WORKSPACE
 The Start workspace in Illustrator gives you quick access to
your recent files, libraries, and mobile creations. Depending
on your subscription status, the Start workspace may also
display content tailored for your requirements. You can also
look for the right Adobe Stock asset for your project directly
from within the Start workspace.
 Illustrator displays the Start workspace at launch or whenever
no documents are open.

3. START WORKSPACE

4. CREATING DOCUMENTS
 When you create a document in Illustrator, instead of beginning with a
blank canvas, you can choose from a wide variety of templates, including
templates from Adobe Stock. Templates include stock assets and
illustrations that you can build on to complete your project. When you
open a template in Illustrator, you can work with it just as you would work
with any other Illustrator document (.ai).
 In addition to templates, you can also create a document by selecting one
of the numerous presets available in Illustrator.

5. CREATE DOCUMENTS

6. HOW TO CREATE NEW DOCUMENT
 Launch Illustrator
 Do one of the following:
 Select File > New.
 Click New or Start New in the Start workspace.
 Use the following keyboard shortcut:
 (Mac) Cmd+N
 (Windows) Ctrl+N
 Right-click the tab for an open document and choose New Document from the in-
context menu.

7. RECENT FILES
 Do one of the following:
 Select File > New.
 Click New or Start New in the Start workspace.
 Use the following keyboard shortcut:
 (Mac) Cmd+N
 (Windows) Ctrl+N
 Right-click the tab for an open document and choose New Document from the in-
context menu.

8. RECENT FILES

9. WORKSPACE OVERVIEW
A. Tabbed Document
windows
B. Application bar
C. Workspace switcher
D. Panel title bar
E. Collapse To Icons button
F. Four panel groups in vertical
dock
G. Control panel
H. Tools panel

10.  The Application frame groups all the workspace elements in a single, integrated window that
lets you treat the application as a single unit. When you move or resize the Application frame
or any of its elements, all the elements within it respond to each other so none overlap.
Panels don’t disappear when you switch applications or when you accidentally click out of the
application. If you work with two or more applications, you can position each application side
by side on the screen or on multiple monitors. If you are using a Mac and prefer the
traditional, free-form user interface, you can turn off the Application frame.
Select Window > Application Frame to toggle it on or off.
 The Application bar across the top contains a workspace switcher, menus (Windows only),
and other application controls. On Mac, the application bar is available only when Application
frame is off. You can toggle it on or off using the Window menu.
 The Tools panel contains tools for creating and editing images, artwork, page elements, and
so on. Related tools are grouped.
 The Control panel displays options for the currently selected object.
 The Document window displays the file you’re working on. Document windows can be
tabbed and, in certain cases, grouped and docked.
 Panels help you monitor and modify your work. Panels can be grouped, stacked, or docked.