Outline view displays the edges of layers so you can inspect and select objects that are hidden, clipped, or behind other layers. You can also inspect inner, center, and outer stroke placement and see all parts of a boolean operation.
Show outlines
- Click the zoom percentage in the upper-right corner of the editor to open Zoom/view options.
- Select Outlines > Show outlines.
To display hidden layers in outline view, open the same menu and select Outlines > Include hidden layers. You can also turn Include object bounds on or off in this menu.
To return to the normal view, select Outlines > Show outlines again.
Use a keyboard shortcut
Use the same shortcut to turn outlines on or off:
- Mac: ⌘ Command ⇧ Shift O
- Windows: Control ⇧ Shift O
To use ⇧ Shift O instead, open the main menu in the upper-left corner and select Preferences > Use old shortcuts for outlines. With this preference enabled, the shortcut for outline stroke becomes ⌘ Command ⇧ Shift O on Mac or Control ⇧ Shift O on Windows.