Adobe has fine-tuned the "under-the-hood" performance to ensure a smoother experience.
Adobe Illustrator 2023, version 27.0, focuses on streamlining complex workflows through automation and collaborative tools. Rather than just adding "bells and whistles," this update introduces features like that fundamentally change how designers handle object layering and interaction. Key New Features in Version 27.0
: This is the standout addition of the 2023 release. It allows you to partially overlap shapes, paths, and even live text without manually cutting or using the Pathfinder tool. By selecting objects and choosing Object > Intertwine > Make , you can use a lasso to define which parts of an object should appear in front of or behind another.