Illustrator Shear Tool Greyed Out Verified Today

Illustrator greys out icons in the "All Tools" drawer to indicate they have already been placed in the visible toolbar. To find it:

If after these steps the Shear tool remains greyed out, consider reaching out to Adobe Support or checking forums like the Adobe Community for more specific solutions related to your version of Illustrator or your particular file. illustrator shear tool greyed out

If you see the Shear tool greyed out inside the menu (the three dots ... at the bottom of your toolbar), it actually means the tool is already active in your main toolbar. Illustrator greys out icons in the "All Tools"

If the above steps resolve your issue, here’s a quick recap on using the Shear tool: illustrator shear tool greyed out