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Once you’ve inserted a shape, you’ll probably want to change the style, fill color, outline, and effects applied to it. Shape StylesA shape style is a set of different formatting commands that can be applied to a shape in a single step.
Format ShapesIf you don’t like any of the premade shape styles, you can edit the fill, outline, and shape effects.
Options Available in the Color Selection Menus
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Learn how to paint with fills and strokes. Get the latest features and improvements for Illustrator Learn More Painting methodsIllustrator provides two methods of painting:
After you draw an object, you assign a fill, stroke, or both to it. You can then draw other objects that you can paint similarly, layering each new object on top of the previous ones. The result is something like a collage made out of shapes cut from colored paper, with the look of the artwork depending on which objects are on top in the stack of layered objects. With the Live Paint method, you paint more like you would with a traditional coloring tool, without regard to layers or stacking order, which can make for a more natural workflow. All objects in a Live Paint group are treated as if they are part of the same flat surface. This means you can draw several paths and then color separately each area enclosed by these paths (called a face). You can also assign different stroke colors and weights to portions of a path between intersections (called an edge). The result is that, much like a coloring book, you can fill each face and stroke each edge with a different color. As you move and reshape paths in a Live Paint group, the faces and edges automatically adjust in response. For more information, see the Live Paint article. A. An object consisting of paths painted with the existing method has a single fill and a single stroke B. The same object converted to a Live Paint group can be painted with a different fill for each face C. The same object converted to a Live Paint group can be painted with a different stroke for each edge About fills and strokesA fill is a color, pattern, or gradient inside an object. You can apply fills to open and closed objects and to faces of Live Paint groups. A stroke can be the visible outline of an object, a path, or the edge of a Live Paint group. You can control the width and color of a stroke. You can also create dashed strokes using Path options, and paint stylized strokes using brushes. Note: When working with Live Paint groups, you can apply a brush to an edge only if you add a stroke to the group using the Appearance panel. The current fill and stroke colors appear in the Tools panel, the Control panel, and the Properties panel. To watch the tutorial on applying fills and strokes, see Color basics. A. An object with a fill color B. An object with a stroke color C. An object with a fill color and stroke color Fill and Stroke controlsControls for setting the fill and stroke are available in the Properties panel, the Tools panel, the Control panel, and the Color panel. Use any of the following controls in the Tools panel to specify color:
You can also specify color and stroke for a selected object by using the following controls in the Properties panel and the Control panel: Fill color Click to open the Swatches panel or Shift-click to open an alternate color mode panel, and choose a color. Stroke color Click to open the Swatches panel or Shift-click to open an alternate color mode panel, and choose a color. Stroke panel Click the word Stroke to open the Stroke panel and specify options. Stroke weight Choose a stroke weight from the pop‑up menu. Apply a fill colorYou can apply one color, pattern, or gradient to an entire object, or you can use Live Paint groups and apply different colors to different faces within the object.
Apply a stroke color
Convert strokes to compound pathsConverting a stroke to a compound path lets you modify the outline of the stroke. For example, you can create a stroke with a varied width or divide the stroke into pieces.
Use the Blob Brush tool to paint filled shapes that you can intersect and merge with other shapes of the same color. The Blob Brush tool uses the same default brush options as calligraphic brushes. (See Calligraphic brush options.) A. Calligraphic brush creates paths with a stroke and no fill B. Blob brush creates paths with a fill and no stroke To see a video on using the Blob Brush tool, see Using the Blob Brush and Eraser Tools. Blob Brush tool guidelinesWhen using the Blob Brush tool, keep the following guidelines in mind:
Create merged pathsPaths with strokes can't be merged.
Blob Brush tool optionsDouble-click the Blob Brush tool in the Tools panel and set any of the following options: Keep Selected Specifies that when you draw a merged path, all paths are selected and remain selected as you continue to draw. This option is useful for viewing all paths that are included in the merged path. Merge only with Selection Specifies that new strokes merge only with the existing selected path. If you select this option, the new stroke is not merged with another intersecting path that is not selected. Fidelity Controls how far you have to move your mouse or stylus before Illustrator adds a new anchor point to the path. For example, a Fidelity value of 2.5 means that tool movements of less than 2.5 pixels aren’t registered. Fidelity can range from 0.5 to 20 pixels; the higher the value, the smoother and less complex the path. Smoothness Controls the amount of smoothing that Illustrator applies when you use the tool. Smoothness can range from 0% to 100%; the higher the percentage, the smoother the path. Size Determines the size of the brush. Angle Determines the angle of rotation for the brush. Drag the arrowhead in the preview, or enter a value in the Angle text box. Roundness Determines roundness of the brush. Drag a black dot in the preview away from or toward the center, or enter a value in the Roundness text box. The higher the value, the greater the roundness. Select objects with the same fill and strokeYou can select objects that have the same attributes, including fill color, stroke color, and stroke weight. A. One of the objects is selected B. All objects with the same fill color are selected The Select > Same > Fill Color, Stroke Color, and Stroke Weight commands work within a Live Paint group when you select a face or edge with the Live Paint Selection tool. Other Select > Same commands don't work. You can't select the same objects both inside and outside a Live Paint group at the same time.
Create multiple fills and strokesUse the Appearance panel to create multiple fills and strokes for the same object. Adding multiple fills and strokes to an object is the basis for creating many interesting effects. For example, you can create a second, narrower stroke on top of a wide stroke, or you can apply an effect to one fill but not the other.
Remove a fill or stroke from an object
Which button on the Drawing Tools Format tab would you click to change the color weight or style of the border of a shape?Change the border color
On the Drawing Tools Format tab, click Shape Outline and, under Theme Colors, pick the color you want. Select the shape or text box. On the Drawing Tools Format tab, click Shape Outline, and then click More Outline Colors.
Which button do you use on the Drawing Tools Format tab to change the color of a shape?To set a shape's fill color, select it, and on the Drawing Tools – Format tab, click the Shape Fill button. A palette displays, as shown in Figure 5.4.
What is the Drawing Tools Format tab?Because of the intuitive nature of PowerPoint, immediately after drawing your shape, a new tab or menu appears atop the ribbon. These are your Drawing and Format tools and commands. These commands allow you to fill in the shape with color, change the outline color of the shape and add 3D-type effects to the shape.
What is the Drawing Tools Format tab in PowerPoint?The Draw tab offers three types of drawing textures: pen, pencil, and highlighter, each with a different look. To choose one, simply click it and you're ready to start drawing. If you want to change its color or thickness, click the drop-down arrow next to the pen and select your preference.
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