Adobe Illustrator notes

On the 10th November 2014, we got taught the basics of using Adobe Illustrator. Here are the notes:
-Illustrator is vector-based, not pixels. Better for graphics as it is more flexible and does not distort the image.
-Use layers, just like Photoshop. Lock it when you don't use it.
-Selections, Direct selection tools are key.
-fill-to fill an object
-Stroke-to add an outline
-Opacity-makes it solid/see-through
-Selection tool allows you to e.g. rotate (like free transform on Photoshop)
-Direct selection creates anchor points and anchors
-Switch colour palettes to RGB to match colours to Photoshop
-Shapes tool/useful
-You can import JPEGs and convert it to vector using live trace
-Text tool. Use selection tool to move, re-size, rotate etc...
-Window-Type-character-experiment! Manipulate e.g. tracking (spacing)
 -Right click text-creates outlines. This creates anchor points which allows you to isolate and edit smaller parts of the text
-Pen tool allows you to add/ alter anchor points
-To export: File, export, PNG file. Select high resolution. Make the colour transparent.
Here is a screenshot of me trying to use different tools on Illustrator: