Select the Rectangle tool from the toolbar to draw a rectangle shape or hold it to draw more live shapes using the Rounded Rectangle , Ellipse , Polygon , Shaper ,or, Star tool.
Last updated on
Sep 11, 2025
Learn how to create patterns.
Select the artwork that you would like to create the pattern from, and then select Object > Pattern > Make.
In the bar below the Control Panel, select Save a Copy, Done, or Cancel.
Note
When you create a new pattern, it’s added to the Swatches panel. When you edit an existing pattern, its definition in the Swatches panel is automatically updated.
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