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Select any shape or path and go to View > Guides > Make Guides (Shortcut: Cmd/Ctrl + 5 ) to turn it into a custom guide.

Click and drag from the top ruler for a horizontal guide or the left ruler for a vertical guide. 1_5032848819256033512

Illustrator: How to Create and Work With Guides (Video Tutorial) Select any shape or path and go to

Creating a guide typically falls into two categories: (visual layout aids) or instructional guides (how-to documentation). 🎨 Creating Design Guides (Adobe Illustrator) 1_5032848819256033512

If you are working in design software like , guides help you align objects and maintain consistent layouts.

Access View > Guides to lock them (preventing accidental movement) or hide them for a clean preview. 📝 Creating Instructional Guides (SOPs & Manuals)