The shortcut to ungroup selected objects in Adobe Illustrator is Shift+Cmd+G on Mac and Shift+Ctrl+G on Windows.
When you're working with grouped objects in Illustrator, whether it's a complex chart, a set of design elements, or any other combined items, you often need to separate them to edit individual components. While you can always go through the menu (Object > Ungroup), using the keyboard shortcut is significantly faster for your workflow.
According to documentation on ungrouping charts in Illustrator, you should keep the grouped object selected and then apply the shortcut. You might need to apply the shortcut multiple times if you have nested groups (groups within groups). Continue using Shift+Cmd+G (Mac) or Shift+Ctrl+G (Windows) until the layers panel shows individual objects instead of <Group> layers.
Here's a quick summary of the ungroup shortcut:
| Operating System | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| macOS | Shift+Cmd+G |
| Windows | Shift+Ctrl+G |
Using this shortcut allows you to quickly break apart grouped elements, making it easier to select, move, edit, or delete individual parts of your artwork without affecting others.
