What is the shortcut to Make a Clipping Mask in Illustrator?

The shortcut to create a clipping mask in Adobe Illustrator is Command + 7 (Mac) or Ctrl + 7 (PC).

Here's a more detailed explanation:

To create a clipping mask, you'll need two or more objects: the object you want to mask (the "clipped" object) and the object that will serve as the mask itself (the "clipping path"). The clipping path defines the visible area of the clipped object.

Here are the steps:

1. Arrange your objects: Ensure that the clipping path is positioned on top of the object(s) you want to mask. The top object will define the shape of the visible area.
2. Select both objects: Use the Selection Tool (V) to select both the clipping path and the object(s) you want to mask.
3. Apply the shortcut: Press Command + 7 (Mac) or Ctrl + 7 (PC).

Alternatively, you can create a clipping mask using the menu:

1. Select both objects.
2. Go to Object > Clipping Mask > Make in the top menu.

The result is that the objects underneath the clipping path are only visible within the shape of the clipping path.