Adobe moved more controls into the Properties panel, allowing you to access tools like Artboard settings, Align , and Transform in one central location based on your selection.
Use Shift + M to quickly merge or erase overlapping shapes—perfect for creating complex logos from basic geometry. adobe-illustrator-cc-2018
This was a game-changer for character design. It allows you to add "pins" to your artwork to transform or twist shapes and text without manual path editing. Adobe moved more controls into the Properties panel,