This document introduces the basic tools and panels that make up the workspace in Adobe Illustrator, including the tool panel, application bar, control panel, menus, document window, pasteboard, selection and direct selection tools, pen and pencil tools. It describes how to use the application bar to change magnification, show rulers and guides, and access preset workspaces. It also explains how to position and rotate objects, apply effects, and use the type tool to change font, point size, and leading directly in the text. Finally, it provides instructions for expanding and collapsing panels, opening contextual menus, docking new panels, and creating custom workspaces.