How do I unhide a selection in Illustrator?

You can unhide a selection in Adobe Illustrator using keyboard shortcuts, the Object menu, or the Layers panel. Here's how:

1. Using Keyboard Shortcuts:

• Windows: Press Ctrl + Alt + 3
• Mac: Press Cmd + Option + 3

This is the quickest method to unhide all hidden objects in your Illustrator document.

2. Using the Object Menu:

1. Go to the Object menu in the top menu bar.
2. Select Show All.

This command will unhide all hidden objects, groups, and layers within your active artboard.

3. Using the Layers Panel:

1. Open the Layers panel (Window > Layers).
2. Locate the layer, group, or individual object you want to unhide.
3. In the visibility column (the column with the eye icon) next to the item you want to unhide, click the empty box. A filled eye icon will appear, indicating the item is now visible.

This method allows you to unhide specific objects or groups without affecting other hidden elements.

Which method should I use?

• Use the keyboard shortcut or Object > Show All when you want to unhide everything in your document.
• Use the Layers panel when you only want to unhide specific elements. This gives you more control and precision.