How to Cut a Hole in an Object in Adobe Illustrator

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open Adobe Illustrator.

   Any version will do.
   
   Wait until the program opens.
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   Step 2: Create a new document.

   Simply press Ctrl + N.
   
   A window will pop out saying "New Document." Just enter your desired size then click Okay. , It is located on the left side of the screen. ,,, This will be the hole of the object. , This will make the sides of the objects visible.
   
   Move the circle inside the object to where you want to cut a hole.
   
   Clicking the Ctrl + Y again will bring back the color of the shapes. , If you cannot see it on the right side of the screen, so just go to Window on the menu bar.
   
   Check the Pathfinder and it will appear. , Make sure that both objects are selected.
   
   To select them, press Ctrl + A.
   
   The hole has now been cut.
   
   You will notice that two objects become one after selecting "Exclude."
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   Step 3: Grab the Ellipse tool from the toolbar of the new document.

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   Step 4: Drag and hold the Shift button to create a perfect circle.

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   Step 5: Grab the Ellipse tool again or press L.

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   Step 6: Drag and hold the Shift button inside the circle that you created a while ago.

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   Step 7: Turn your object into an outline by pressing Ctrl + Y.

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   Step 8: Go to Pathfinder.

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   Step 9: Click "Exclude" on the Shape Mode of the Pathfinder.

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