To turn off the grid in Adobe Illustrator, you need to hide its visual display. The most common way to do this is through the View menu.
Here's the exact process as described:
- Access the View Menu: Go to the View tab located at the top of the Illustrator application window.
- Navigate to Grid Options: Click on the View tab.
- Hide the Grid: Look down the menu that appears. Toward the bottom, you will find the option Hide Grid. Click on it.
Following these steps will make the grid disappear from your artboard, effectively turning it off visually.
Alternative Method: Using a Keyboard Shortcut
A quicker way to toggle the grid on or off is by using a keyboard shortcut:
- On macOS: Press
Cmd+'(apostrophe) - On Windows: Press
Ctrl+'(apostrophe)
This shortcut instantly hides or shows the grid without needing to navigate through the menu.
Summary
| Method | Steps | Shortcut (Windows) | Shortcut (macOS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menu Command | View > Hide Grid | N/A | N/A |
| Keyboard Shortcut | Press the designated key combination | Ctrl + ' | Cmd + ' |
Both methods achieve the same result: turning off (hiding) the grid display in your Adobe Illustrator document, allowing you to view your artwork without the grid overlay.
