How do I delete these unclickable shapes in Illustrator?

You can...

1. Simply hit the delete key twice to remove the mesh object. This will also remove the artwork within the mesh.
2. Select the mesh and choose Object > Envelope Distort > Edit Contents . This will allow you to alter what is inside the mesh without removing the mesh.

1. How do you remove embedded objects in Illustrator?
2. How do I delete part of a shape in Illustrator?
3. How do you isolate in Illustrator?
4. How do you turn an object into a shape in Illustrator?
5. Why can't I erase in Illustrator?
6. Why is my eraser tool painting in Illustrator?
7. How do you erase in Illustrator 2020?
8. Why is everything GREY in Illustrator?
9. What is the purpose of isolation mode?
10. What does Ctrl H do in Illustrator?

How do you remove embedded objects in Illustrator?

1. Select the missing/unwanted link from the link window then select 'Go To Link'(second button from the left)and it will show you where is the location of the missing link. 2. Then go to edit and then select 'clear'then it will clear up the missing/unwanted link from your link window.

How do I delete part of a shape in Illustrator?

Click and hold the Knife tool in the Tools panel and select the Scissors tool. Click in two places on the inner circle as shown. Select the cut segment with the Selection tool and press Delete to remove it.

How do you isolate in Illustrator?

There are two ways to enter Isolation Mode. One way is to simply double-click the object you want to edit. The other way is through the Layers Panel . Select the object or group, then click the panel menu and choose Enter Isolation Mode .

How do you turn an object into a shape in Illustrator?

Convert an Illustrator layer into a shape layer

1. Select the Illustrator layer to convert.
2. Go to Layer > Create > Create Shapes from Vector Layer.
3. Open and adjust the layer options for the newly created shape layer to take advantage of the unique animation possibilities provided by shape layers.

Why can't I erase in Illustrator?

The Adobe Illustrator Eraser tool has no effect whatsoever on Illustrator's Symbols. ... If it is, you must click on the Break Link to Symbol button in the Symbols panel, thereby expanding the Symbol's appearance, in order to edit it using the Eraser tool.

Why is my eraser tool painting in Illustrator?

The object you're erasing from is a closed shape with a black stroke. You're erasing portions of the shape, and so whatever of it is left keeps its black stroke. If you want to erase the stroke like that, you'll need to expand it. Or you can use scissors to clip out the portions of the stroke you don't want.

How do you erase in Illustrator 2020?

Erase objects using the Eraser tool

1. Do one of the following: To erase specific objects, select the objects or open the objects in isolation mode. ...
2. Select the Eraser tool .
3. (Optional) Double-click the Eraser tool and specify options.
4. Drag over the area you want to erase.

Why is everything GREY in Illustrator?

Well if you open your Color palette (Window>Color), you'll most likely find that it's set to grayscale. (like below) Then the most probable reason is that you are using the wrong color scheme for this purpose. Some of the color schemes give different colors on the virtual screen and different colors on the print sheet.

What is the purpose of isolation mode?

Isolation mode isolates objects so you can easily select and edit content on a single layer or sublayer.

What does Ctrl H do in Illustrator?

Show/Hide Artboards

The shortcut key in Mac is CMD + Shift + H, and for Windows, it is Ctrl + Shift + H. The max possible printable area in Illustrator is bound by solid lines enclosing the canvas area. You can show/hide them using the above-mentioned shortcut command.