Next time it’s greyed out, check two things:

: Tools may be entirely inactive (unclickable) if: The current layer is locked or hidden in the Layers panel. No artboard has been created yet. An object is locked ( Object > Lock ). How to Use the Shear Tool Correctly

Use the Selection Tool (V) to click on the object you want to transform. Once the bounding box appears, the Shear tool should become available in the toolbar. 2. Layers are Locked

If the layer containing the object is hidden, or if the layer is set as a "Template," the objects within cannot be edited.

October 26, 2023 STATUS: Identified – User Environment Configuration Issue

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  • Why Is The Shear Tool Greyed Out In Illustrator Jun 2026

    Next time it’s greyed out, check two things:

    : Tools may be entirely inactive (unclickable) if: The current layer is locked or hidden in the Layers panel. No artboard has been created yet. An object is locked ( Object > Lock ). How to Use the Shear Tool Correctly why is the shear tool greyed out in illustrator

    Use the Selection Tool (V) to click on the object you want to transform. Once the bounding box appears, the Shear tool should become available in the toolbar. 2. Layers are Locked Next time it’s greyed out, check two things:

    If the layer containing the object is hidden, or if the layer is set as a "Template," the objects within cannot be edited. Next time it’s greyed out

    October 26, 2023 STATUS: Identified – User Environment Configuration Issue

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