Edit
+Cut, Copy, Paste
=Common Functions that can also be performed with keyboard shortcuts
+Color Settings
=Edit the colors and hues of the artwork
+Tracing Settings
=Choose the right type of trace to convert a bitmap image into a vector
Object
+Transform
=Move, scale, rotate, & reflect the design, and more
+Arrange
=Adjust the way the artwork layers are stacked
+Group
=Combine elements of the design into one unit, making them easier to move and edit as a group
Type
+Text Settings
=Edit the font, size, & color of the text, and more
Select
+Same
=Selects objects similar to a highlighted element of the artwork
+Object
=Select a specific part of the artwork to edit
Effect
+Text Effects
=Warp, wrap, & blur text, and more
+Image Effects
=Add effects like drop shadows, glows, and more to the design
View & Window
+Change your view or the windows that are visible
Functions Located On the Far Right:
Layers
+View and edit layers and sub layers of a design
+Paths
=Create lines made up of various curved and/or straight segments that can be easily manipulated
Appearance
+Fill Color
=Fill an object with a chosen color
+Stroke Color & Size
=Adjust the width and color of lines
+Color Swatches
=A window with various preset colors and other design elements, like patterns or gradients
Control Tools
+Actions
=View your edit history and more
+Alignment
=Text & image alignment tools
+Transform
=Manipulate the shape of an image or text
+Pathfinder
=Create or trace paths within an image
+Character
=Edit Text
+Paragraph
=Allows for larger blocks of texts
+Opentype
=Advanced text settings, including special characters
