Changing a tool pointer

You can change the appearance of the pointer from the tool pointer to a cross hair for more precise control. When the pointer is a cross hair, more of your artwork is visible. This is convenient when you're doing detailed drawing and editing.

To make a drawing tool pointer appear as a cross hair:

Do one of the following:

• Choose Edit > Preferences > General (Windows and Mac OS 9) or Illustrator > Preferences > General (Mac OS X). Select Use Precise Cursors, and click OK.
• Press Caps Lock before you begin drawing with the tool.