Why your eyes might be lying to you about design alignment
In short: Visual precision in graphic design often requires more than just a keen eye. This video demonstrates how to use rulers and guides in Adobe Illustrator to ensure your elements are perfectly positioned.
Because human perception can fail to detect subtle misalignments, professional designers rely on digital tools for accuracy. The video shows how to toggle rulers on and off using keyboard shortcuts: Command-R on a Mac or Control-R on a Windows computer.
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