Illustrator CS minus back and minus front

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    Default Illustrator CS minus back and minus front

    How come there is a minus back option on the Pathfinder Palette, but no Minus Front??????
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    Default Re: Illustrator CS minus back and minus front

    Use the Subtract from shape button (second one on top row). Hold Option as you click to make it "permanent"
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