Illustrator Underline Text Shortcut Jun 2026

This paper examines the operational workflow surrounding the text underlining function in Adobe Illustrator. While often considered a basic formatting task, the absence of a native, pre-assigned keyboard shortcut for underlining text in Illustrator presents a unique challenge for graphic designers. This document analyzes the default behavior of the software, contrasts it with industry standards (such as Adobe InDesign and Photoshop), and provides a technical guide for users to optimize their workflow through the creation of custom keyboard shortcuts.

Adobe Illustrator for underlining text , unlike software like Microsoft Word where you can press Ctrl + U . illustrator underline text shortcut

Click in the "Shortcut" column next to it and press your desired keys (e.g., Shift + Ctrl + U ). Click and name your custom shortcut set. Professional Alternative: Character Styles This paper examines the operational workflow surrounding the

The lack of a default shortcut in Illustrator becomes glaring when compared to other Adobe products: Adobe Illustrator for underlining text , unlike software