# Illustrator starburst effect help

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/illustrator-starburst-effect-help/149686>\
**Category:** design\
**Created:** [May 31, 2005, 4:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/illustrator-starburst-effect-help/149686 "2005-05-31T16:40:59Z")\
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**Author:** ![Kristopher](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.kirupa.com/kristopher/32/501_2.png) [@Kristopher](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Kristopher)\
**Post date:** [May 31, 2005, 4:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/illustrator-starburst-effect-help/149686/1 "2005-05-31T16:40:59Z")

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Hey guys. I’m trying to teach myself some Illustrator, so I’m trying to make this starburst. I’m trying to follow this tutorial:

[http://www.hughroper.com/journal/index.php?p=249](http://www.hughroper.com/journal/index.php?p=249)

I can’t even get past the first step though! Here’s my problem: I can’t figure out how to change the star’s number of points. Within Illlustrator, I can’t find any sort of option bar (like in PS) or even a palet. Can someone tell me where I can find that?