To ungroup a clip group in Adobe Illustrator, you can use a keyboard shortcut or the menu option.
Ungrouping Methods
Here's how to ungroup a clip group using either method:
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Keyboard Shortcut:
- Select the clip group you want to ungroup.
- Press Shift + Ctrl + G (for Windows) or Shift + Command + G (for macOS).
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Object Menu:
- Select the clip group.
- Navigate to the Object menu in the Illustrator toolbar.
- Choose Ungroup from the dropdown menu.
According to the reference, "To un-group click Shift + Ctrl + G (or choose Ungroup from the Object menu)".
What Happens After Ungrouping?
After ungrouping, the following will occur:
- The grouping is released, meaning the objects within the group are now individual elements.
- The
<Group>or<Clip Group>layer in the Layers panel will disappear. This indicates the clip group is no longer intact.
Practical Insights
- Ungrouping is necessary to edit individual elements within the clip group separately.
- If your clip group contains nested groups, you may need to ungroup multiple times to reach the lowest level of individual objects.
- When working with complex illustrations, keeping your layers organized is essential, so after ungrouping you might want to reorganize or re-group objects.
