Stop Using Layers? 5 Better Selection Tips for Adobe Illustrator

Hot take alert: I rarely use the Layers panel when designing in Illustrator! 😱 Instead of constant clicking and dragging, I use powerful (and often ignored) selection tools and custom shortcuts to keep my workflow lightning-fast. What’s Inside: 🔓 The Power of Locking: Using Ctrl + 2 to manage backgrounds without the layer clutter. 🎯 Select Same: How to grab every object with the same fill color, stroke, or opacity at once. ⌨️ Custom Shortcuts: Why I created a "U" shortcut for colors and "T" for text objects. 🔍 Advanced Selection: Finding stray points, clipping masks, and hidden text objects before you hit print. 🔄 Select Inverse: The quickest way to grab everything except what you currently have highlighted. Let me know in the comments: are you a "Layer Minimalist" like me, or are you ready to roast me for it? 👇 ~ Links contained in the video and/or description may be affiliate links which earn us a small commission at no cost to you! We appreciate your use of our links so we can continue making free content for you! ---------- Hi, hey, hello! Welcome to the Design by Laney channel! I am a wedding invitation designer & stationery business educator! On this channel, you'll find videos featuring design tutorials, systems reviews, and the most requested tips and tricks for running a creative business - yes, including my favorite printers! New to Invitation Design? 💌 Check out our *From Start to Suite* course! https://designbylaney.com/from-start-to-suite 🤓 Sign up for our FREE Adobe Illustrator course series: https://designbylaney.com/free-illustrator-course 👩🏻‍🏫 Want to learn even more about running a stationery business? Join us in Stationery School! https://designbylaney.com/stationery-school 💛 Follow Along: www.instagram.com/designbylaney www.designbylaney.com www.facebook.com/designbylaney www.pinterest.com/bylaney 🖨️ My Favorite Print Shop www.printswell.com/a/laney 📋 Try Dubsado https://www.dubsado.com/?c=designbylaney 📋 Try Honeybook http://share.honeybook.com/laney