The Shear tool in Adobe Illustrator is a powerful feature that allows users to distort and manipulate objects by shearing them along a specific axis. However, some users may encounter an issue where the Shear tool is greyed out, making it unusable. In this paper, we will explore the possible causes of this issue and provide step-by-step solutions to resolve it.
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If you see the Shear tool greyed out inside the menu (the three dots ... at the bottom of your toolbar), it actually means the tool is already active in your main toolbar. The Shear tool in Adobe Illustrator is a