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6. In the Pathfinder panel, click the Unite button.
This function merges the selected shapes into a single object.

Unite button

The Unite command
combines the
selected shapes into
a single object.

7. Choose View>Preview to exit Outline mode and display the normal artwork.
8. Using the Selection tool, click to select any one of the black (partially
transparent) objects.

9. Choose Select>Same>Opacity.
The options in this menu are very useful for finding objects that share specific attributes.
Note:

You can also use the
Select Similar Objects
menu in the Control
panel to select objects
with like attributes.

10. Change the Opacity value (in the Control panel) to 100 for the selected objects.

Because you no longer
need to see the underlying
template image, you can
restore your artwork to
100% opacity.

11. At the top of the document window, click the arrow button twice to return
to the main artboard.
Your icon is almost complete; you only need to rotate the shape to match the image.

12. Save the file and continue to the next exercise.

Project 1: International Symbols 67