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Last updated on
Sep 11, 2025
Learn how to customize and save your app settings in Adobe Illustrator, including display preferences, file-saving options, and performance settings.
From the Illustrator main menu, select:
- macOS: Illustrator > Preferences > [preference category]
- Windows: Edit > Preferences > [preference category]
You can also select the Preferences option in the Control panel.
In the Preferences dialog box, select a category and adjust the settings as needed.
You can switch between multiple categories before saving.
Select OK to save the changes.
To reset all preferences, select General > Reset Preferences > OK.
Quickly find any setting using the Search Preferences bar.
Use Cmd + K (macOS) or Ctrl + K (Windows) to open the Preferences dialog box.
The Preferences dialog box opens with the Search Preferences bar already active, so you can start typing right away. Use Cmd + F (macOS) or Ctrl + F (Windows) to jump back to it anytime.
Press Enter or choose See all results to view all matches. Select an option to navigate to its corresponding section.
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