: Illustrator: How do I create a clipping mask with 2 paths? I'm trying to create a clipping mask to ensure a shape doesn't spill over outside of the containing shape. Here's the image I am

@Cofer715

Select the L.
Cut.
Select the blue shape.
Turn on Draw Inside mode by hitting the rightmost of the three buttons near the bottom of the toolbar.
edit>paste in place
Turn off Draw Inside mode by hitting one of the other two buttons in its row. Probably Draw Above.


Internally this makes a clipping mask just like any other. But it doesn't remove the clipping mask's fill or stroke.

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@Turnbaugh909

I think that you need to move the blue object on top of the "L" shaped one and then select these both> Clipping Mask > Make a mask

(you can use these shortcuts > Ctrl+X and then Ctrl+F to cut the blue shape out and then paste it on top of everything in the same position. )

Hope it's gonna help! :)

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@Kevin459

Group the background and the L.

Make another rectangle in front of the group, and use that as the clipping mask.

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@Lengel450

Drop down Menu: Object > Clipping Mask > Make
Shortcut Key: Command > 7
Layer Panel: Make/Release Clipping Mask icon at the bottom
Right click: highlight all objects and select Make Clipping Mask


Please find the link for StepbyStep
99designs.com/blog/design-tutorials/adobe-illustrator-tutorial-clipping-mask-and-compound-path/

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