Should I update?

Should I update Illustrator?

Illustrator 30.5 · Known bug

Freeform gradient handles vanish and stops can't be edited

Not marked fixed as of Illustrator 31.0.0. The bug was reported for Illustrator 30.5.1. Adobe doesn’t track it yet; 3 people report it. It happens on macOS only.

Status
Not tracked by Adobe yet
Severity
Major
Affects
Specific feature
System
macOS only

Timeline

  1. Jun 22, 2026Reported on Illustrator 30.5.1
  2. Nov 10, 2026Not marked fixed as of Illustrator 31.0.0not tracked by Adobe yet

The report

3 votes · 1 reply

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