: How do I cut objects in Illustrator I have created a document in Illustrator that consists of a background object (the blue part) and many small green objects ("bushes"). Please see an image

@Smith574

You can do this with a clipping mask in Illustrator:

A clipping mask:


Create a box over your image:




Select both the box and the image and go to Object -> Clipping Mask -> Make:





If the circles are vector I would merge the layer then use the pathfinder tool:

Hightlight the circles:



Pathfinder -> Unite:



Create the box you want to cut on top of the shape:



Select both and go to Pathfinder -> Minus Front:

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