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  1. Allow editing of text content in dynamic symbol instances

    When creating dynamic symbols, there can be some changes to individual instances, however, the text content is static. If you need multiple instances of the same symbol, but with different text content, the only way to achieve that is to break the symbol link before editing; future style updates to the symbol will not be inherited. Sometimes the intended behaviour can be achieved through Character or Paragraph Styles, but if the symbol also includes non-text objects, that is no longer an option.

    It would be great if text content for instances of dynamic symbols could be changed dynamically.

    Sample use…

    3 votes
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  2. Allow to choose if the Save dialog should "remember the last file format used

    Ever since last update, if i save off a pdf and then create a brand new doc and go to save it, it goes to PDF automatically when it used to always default to .ai so i forget and get to the PDF options and then have to cancel and go back and retype my file name which is just annoying and remembering the last format is not helpful. Almost as annoying as PS trying to export in the last export location instead of the same folder as the .PSD --- NOT HELPFUL

    Mac OS 15.5 (24F74)
    Ai 29.6

    10 votes
    7 comments  ·  File Save, Import and Export  ·  Admin →
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  3. Placeholder Spot Color Swatch Assigned in Illustrator Then Defined in InDesign (and other Adobe Apps - especially AE and Premier)

    This would be a joint effort between AI and INDD. But being able to assign a spot color swatch placeholder to a graphic like any other spot swatch (with tint support) that can then be assigned via the links panel in InDesign.

    Often I need to color coordinate graphics with a document I am building in InDesign. I typically do this by either generating multiple artboards or layers with the variations I need. But sometimes for one-off projects or projects where there may need to be many variations it just makes the AI file much more cumbersome to deal with.

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    2 votes
    0 comments  ·  Colors, Swatches, Patterns  ·  Admin →
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  4. Show Live Shape controls for grouped objects as before

    The shape option in the Transform panel is lost when grouping or compounding rectangular or star shape objects.

    This is very difficult to use because it used to be possible to change the shape object's radius all at once, even when grouped together.

    2 votes
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  5. Display Active Modifier-Key Command on Screen when holding Control, Shift, or Alt

    When holding down any combination of Ctrl, Shift, or Alt, Illustrator should display on-screen text indicating which command is being invoked.

    Moving or duplicating artboards requires the artboard toolbar to be selected, and then Shift+Ctrl+Alt keys to be held at once in order to drag a duplicate artboard parallel to the original. A simple on-screen text saying "Drag artboard, Drag parallel, Drag with Contents" or similar would help users intuitively understand which hot‑key action is being triggered, especially when working with multiple modifier keys where memorization can be challenging.

    This can be used not just for artboard commands, but all…

    3 votes
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  6. Show Smoothing popup near cursor

    When using the Brush or Pencil tool, and you press the Opt/Alt key, the very nice smoothing box pops up which is amazing and excellent. I think it would be great if the Smoothing popup box appeared close to the cursor. Currently, it pops up in the last place where it was used. It's still great though.

    2 votes
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  7. Make the Effect Roughen a tool from the toolbar

    Please make the Effect "Roughen" an actual tool, accessible from the toolbar. Here is the icon for the concept tool below.

    1 vote
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  8. Crashes on opening any file when minimized into dock

    Illustrator 29.6 - macOS 15.5 - macmini m2pro

    Opening .SVG file the app crashes. At second try open file correctly. Tried many different SVGs...

    1 vote
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  9. Reduce the preview quality of the view to improve rendering speed and avoid performance degradation, which is necessary in complex documents

    Performance severely declines when there are many paths in the document, which is quite frustrating. Hiding some layers and using a high-performance GPU for rendering the view does not completely resolve the issue. I hope a feature can be added to improve rendering efficiency by reducing the preview quality of the view. Additionally, I have noticed that performance tends to degrade more significantly at smaller view scales, while it improves somewhat when the view is zoomed in. I am unsure if this is a bug

    3 votes
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  10. Add Biology & Scientific Diagram Tools for Easy Cell and Medical Illustrations

    As an illustrator specializing in biology, microbiology, and scientific educational diagrams, I often find it time-consuming and challenging to create natural-looking cells, organelles, biological textures, and clean labels within Adobe Illustrator. To improve workflow and accuracy, I propose that Adobe adds a dedicated set of toolbar tools designed specifically for biological and scientific illustrations, focusing on ease of use, organic shapes, and diagramming features.

    Suggested Tools Include:

    Organic Blob Tool: Create irregular, smooth cell shapes with adjustable wobble and roundness.

    Cell Chain Tool: Draw linked cells or bacteria chains with customizable spacing and size.

    Pseudopod Tool: Add flowing, arm-like extensions…

    3 votes
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  11. Add 'resource size' to the 'prefix' option in 'export multiple formats'

    This prefix is very useful when exporting "multiple resources" and can improve work efficiency.
    In addition, it is recommended that the current prefix naming method be separated from the file name using "prefix -" or "prefix _".

    2 votes
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  12. Allow legacy behavior for "Rearrange Artboards"

    While I'm sure some people welcome Illustrator's new features for rearranging the artboards, I have found it to be finicky and weird. There should be an option that defaults to the center of the work area, like it used to do automatically. This new behavior, of having to select where the artboards go just complicates a once simple process.

    59 votes
    43 comments  ·  Documents and Artboards  ·  Admin →
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  13. Tab now shifts to toggle buttons in Layers Panel instead of renaming the next layer

    In the newest update (29.6) the layers panel has some changes. When you hover over the toggle buttons, they highlight. Before updating, I could double-click to rename my layer, then hit Tab to rename the next layer. Now, Tab just moves to the toggle buttons and the tools at the bottom of the panel. I think this should be adjusted back to make renaming layers a smoother process.

    9 votes
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  14. Type > Text wrap > Make / Release / options

    I constantly expect Text Wrap to be in the Type menu instead of the Object menu. Can it show up there?

    You don't have to move it from the Object menu, I'm fine with there being two ways to get to it.

    2 votes
    0 comments  ·  Type, Fonts, Text  ·  Admin →
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  15. Active artboard highlight is annoying

    The highlight of the artboard its really annoying. I wish I could back to the old way. Thanks

    4 votes
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  16. Set Custom Scale based on artwork for Engineering Plans Measurements

    I need to add measurements for lighting layouts, outlets, smoke detectors and fans on electric plans. The current measurement tool has a custom option but it's difficult to figure out the scale when it's 1:98 or 1:49. Trial and error gets frustrating and it's not always 100% correct.

    **I need a way I could calibrate a custom scale like in CAD/Bluebeam. So, clicking two points and telling Illustrator that space between equals 4ft so it sets the scale for me. This would be more efficient. **

    I know there are other programs I could do this in but I…

    4 votes
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  17. The box selection increases the selected items within the box selection, leaving the others unselected

    Adobe Illustrator 2025 Currently, I want to box the font, and there is a border below. I select the box, and the border below is also selected. However, I don't want to lock it. I hope to increase the selection of the selected box and leave the others unselected

    0 votes
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  18. Korean text can't wrap cleanly at syllable boundaries

    In InDesign, Korean text can wrap cleanly at syllable boundaries, but in Illustrator and Photoshop it still can’t. We’re simply asking for the same “syllable‑by‑syllable” line‑break option that InDesign already has. Who on earth wants to type Korean like “인‑디‑자‑인‑처‑럼,” with every syllable forced onto its own line? We just need consistent letter‑spacing and neat line breaks.

    Korean users have been requesting this for more than ten years. Adobe, please—could you finally make it happen?

    2 votes
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  19. Keyboard shortcut to cycle through 'Change Case' states

    Allow users to assign a keyboard shortcut to cycle through 'Change Case' settings. This was available on previous versions of Ai, and is a basic functionality that seems to have been removed for absolutely no reason.

    2 votes
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  20. Make Path Direction Attribute editable for non compound paths too

    In vector graphics, every path har a direction. This direction has major influence in several situations, suchs as variable width strokes, object on path, and compound paths. Unfortunattely the path direction can only be accesses/changed when the path is part of a compound path. Please make the attributen changeable for every path.

    3 votes
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