To paste in place on a specific artboard in Illustrator, you need to use the paste in place command while selecting the artboard you want to paste into.
Understanding Paste in Place
The paste in place command is a crucial tool in Adobe Illustrator for maintaining precise positioning when copying and pasting objects between different artboards. It ensures that the pasted item lands at the exact same coordinates on the new artboard as it had on the original artboard.
Steps for Pasting in Place to One Artboard
Here's how you can paste an object in place onto a specific artboard:
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Select the Object: First, copy the object you want to paste using the standard copy command (Ctrl+C or Cmd+C).
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Select the Target Artboard: Before pasting, make sure to click on the specific artboard that you want to paste the copied object into. This is where the object will be pasted.
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Use Paste in Place: Instead of a regular paste, use the paste in place command.
- Keyboard Shortcut: Press Ctrl + Shift + V (Windows) or Cmd + Shift + V (macOS). This action pastes the copied object in the exact same relative position on the artboard you have selected.
Key Takeaways
- The combination of selecting the destination artboard and using the paste in place command ensures accurate placement.
- Using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + V (Windows) or Cmd + Shift + V (macOS) is the most efficient way to paste in place.
Example Scenario
Let's say you have a logo on one artboard, and you want to replicate it on another artboard at the same relative location. Instead of dragging and manually aligning, you would:
- Copy the logo on the first artboard (Ctrl + C or Cmd+ C).
- Select the second artboard by clicking on it.
- Paste the logo in place on the second artboard using paste in place (Ctrl + Shift + V or Cmd + Shift + V). This will place the logo in the exact same position relative to the second artboard, as it was on the first artboard.
