If you’re like most people, you probably use outlines to help organize your thoughts before you start drawing or painting. But if you’re also like most people, sometimes those outlines get in the way of your work. Fortunately, there’s a way to merge outlines without losing any of the information that makes them useful. Here’s how:

  1. Select the outline you want to merge with another. If the outlines are overlapping, make sure they’re both selected before proceeding.
  2. In the Options bar, click on the “Merge Outlines” button.
  3. The merged outline will appear in front of the other one and will be filled with a color that corresponds to the outline type (line, curve, etc.). You can now edit or delete the merged outline as needed. ..