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Adobe Illustrator CS6 on DemandPublisherPaul BogerCopyright 2012 by Perspection, Inc.All rights reserved. No part of this book shall be reproduced, stored in aretrieval system, or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from the publisher. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the informationcontained herein. Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher and author assume no responsibility for errorsor omissions. Nor is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the useof the information contained herein.Associate PublisherGreg WiegandLibrary of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is on fileISBN-13: 978-0-7897-4935-2ISBN-10: 0-7897-4935-1Printed and bound in the United States of AmericaFirst Printing: May 201215 14 13 124 3 2 1Acquisitions EditorLaura NormanManaging EditorSteve JohnsonAuthorSteve JohnsonTechnical EditorToni BennettPage LayoutBeth TeylerJames TeylerInterior DesignersSteve JohnsonMarian HartsoughIllustrationsJP JohnsonQue Publishing offers excellent discounts on this book when orderedin quantity for bulk purchases or special sales.IndexerSharon ShockFor information, please contact: U.S. Corporate and Government SalesProofreaderBeth Teyler1-800-382-3419 or corpsales@pearsontechgroup.comFor sales outside the U.S., please contact: International Sales1-317-428-3341 or International@pearsontechgroup.comTrademarksAll terms mentioned in this book that are known to be trademarks or servicemarks have been appropriately capitalized. Que cannot attest to the accuracyof this information. Use of a term in this book should not be regarded asaffecting the validity of any trademark or service mark.Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat, Bridge, Dreamweaver, Extension Manager,ExtendScript Toolkit, Flash, InDesign, Illustrator, PageMaker, Photoshop, andPhotoshop Elements are registered trademarks of Adobe System Incorporated.Apple, Mac OS, and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.Microsoft and the Microsoft Office logo are registered trademarks of MicrosoftCorporation in the United States and/or other countries.Warning and DisclaimerEvery effort has been made to make this book as complete and as accurate aspossible, but no warranty or fitness is implied. The authors and the publishersshall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity withrespect to any loss or damage arising from the information contained in thisbook.Team CoordinatorCindy Teeters

AcknowledgmentsaPerspection, Inc.Adobe Illustrator CS6 on Demand has been created by the professional trainers andwriters at Perspection, Inc. to the standards you’ve come to expect from Que publishing. Together, we are pleased to present this training book.Perspection, Inc. is a software training company committed to providing informationand training to help people use software more effectively in order to communicate,make decisions, and solve problems. Perspection writes and produces softwaretraining books, and develops multimedia and web-based training. Since 1991, wehave written more than 120 computer books, with several bestsellers to our credit,and sold over 5 million books.This book incorporates Perspection’s training expertise to ensure that you’ll receivethe maximum return on your time. You’ll focus on the tasks and skills that increaseproductivity while working at your own pace and convenience.We invite you to visit the Perspection web site at:www.perspection.comAcknowledgmentsThe task of creating any book requires the talents of many hard-working peoplepulling together to meet impossible deadlines and untold stresses. We’d like tothank the outstanding team responsible for making this book possible: the writer,Steve Johnson; the technical editor, Toni Bennett; the production editors, JamesTeyler and Beth Teyler; proofreader, Beth Teyler; and the indexer, Sharon Shock. We’dalso like to thank JP Johnson for his contribution of Illustrator artwork.At Que publishing, we’d like to thank Greg Wiegand and Laura Norman for theopportunity to undertake this project, Cindy Teeters for administrative support, andSandra Schroeder for your production expertise and support.Perspectionaiii

About the AuthorSteve Johnson has written more than 70 books on a variety of computer software,including Adobe Photoshop CS5, Adobe Dreamweaver CS5, Adobe InDesign CS5,Adobe Illustrator CS5, Adobe Flash Professional CS5, Microsoft Windows 7,Microsoft Office 2010 and 2007, Microsoft Office 2008 for the Macintosh, and AppleMac OS X Lion. In 1991, after working for Apple Computer and Microsoft, Stevefounded Perspection, Inc., which writes and produces software training. When he isnot staying up late writing, he enjoys coaching baseball, playing golf, gardening,and spending time with his wife, Holly, and three children, JP, Brett, and Hannah.Steve and his family live in Northern California, but can also be found visiting family all over the western United States.aiv

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cContentsIntroduction1Getting Started with Illustrator CS6Installing IllustratorGetting StartedViewing the Illustrator WindowShowing and Hiding PanelsWorking with PanelsUsing the Tools and Control PanelOpening a DocumentOpening a Document with Adobe BridgeInserting Images in a DocumentUsing the Status BarWorking with Document WindowsChecking for Updates OnlineGetting Help While You WorkSaving a DocumentFinishing Up2Creating and Viewing a DocumentCreating a New DocumentCreating a New Document Using PresetsCreating a New Document from a TemplateSetting Up a DocumentUsing Multiple ArtboardsWorking with Multiple ArtboardsChanging the Display ViewChanging the View with the Navigator PanelCustomizing the Navigator PanelChanging the Screen Display ModeChanging the View with the Zoom ToolViewing and Using ew!New!New!New!New!2930313234 New!3638404244454648cvii

Using the GuidesUsing Smart GuidesUsing the GridMoving Around with the Hand ToolUsing Crop MarksWorking with the Info PanelUsing Undo and RedoCreating and Selecting Workspaces3cviiiWorking with ObjectsUnderstanding Vector and Raster GraphicsUnderstanding PathsSelecting a Drawing ModeCreating Pixel Aligned ObjectsCreating Rectangles and EllipsesCreating Polygons and StarsCreating Line SegmentsCreating Arcs and SpiralsCreating GridsUsing the Shape Builder ToolCreating Perspective ObjectsWorking with Perspective ObjectsCustomizing a Perspective GridUnderstanding SelectionsUsing the Selection ToolUsing the Direct Selection ToolUsing the Lasso ToolUsing the Magic Wand ToolSelecting and Grouping ObjectsSelecting Similar ObjectsSaving and Editing SelectionsMoving ObjectsDuplicating ObjectsAligning and Distributing ObjectsTransforming ObjectsUsing the Free Transform ToolRotating and Scaling ObjectsReflecting and Shearing ObjectsApplying Multiple TransformationsReshaping Objects with Envelopes5052545556585960 New!636465666768 New!707172747678808182838485868890929394969798 New!100101102 New!104

4Working with ColorChanging Color SettingsChanging Color ProfilesWorking with Color ModesChanging Color ModesApplying ColorsWorking with the Color PanelWorking with the Swatches PanelCreating Groups in the Swatches PanelWorking with Swatch LibrariesAdding Colors Using the Kuler PanelReplacing ColorsInverting ColorsUsing the Color Guide PanelApplying Color with the Color Guide PanelEditing Colors with Live ColorProofing Colors on the Screen5Applying Fills, Strokes, and GradientsApplying Fill and Stroke ColorsChanging Stroke AttributesChanging Stroke StyleCreating Variable Stroke WidthsUsing the Eyedropper ToolCreating Patterns for FillsEditing PatternsUsing Patterns as FillsBlending Fill ColorsCreating Blends AutomaticallyApplying Blend OptionsCreating Blends with the Blend ToolModifying Blend ObjectsSetting Transparency OptionsControlling Transparency EffectsCreating Transparency MasksFlattening Object TransparencyUsing the Transparency GridApplying GradientsUsing Gradients LibrariesCreating New!New!New!cContentsix

Editing GradientsUsing the Gradient ToolCreating a Gradient Mesh6Working with Points and PathsDrawing with the Pen ToolsSetting Anchor Point PreferencesMoving Points and SegmentsConverting PointsAdding and Deleting Anchor PointsAligning and Joining Anchor PointsReshaping PathsErasing to Reshape PathsSmoothing PathsSimplifying PathsDividing PathsSplitting PathsMerging PathsWorking with Shape ModeWorking with PathfinderCreating a Compound PathCreating a Clipping SetEditing a Clipping Set7cxWorking with LayersUnderstanding the Layers PanelSetting Layers Panel OptionsCreating LayersSelecting LayersDeleting LayersSelecting Objects with LayersArranging Layers and ObjectsDuplicating Layers and ObjectsLocking Layers and ObjectsShowing and Hiding Layers and ObjectsMerging Layers and GroupsMoving Objects to a LayerFlattening LayersLocating Objects in the Layers PanelCreating a Template LayerViewing Layers as 0211212213214216217218219New!New!New!New!

8Working with TypeUsing Type ToolsCreating TypeCreating Type in a Text BoxCreating Area TypeCreating Path TypeModifying Type on a PathImporting TextSelecting TypeCopying or Moving TypeWorking with Overflow TypeChanging FontsChanging Font SizeLeading TypeKerning TypeTracking TypeScaling TypeRotating TypeFormatting TypeAnti-aliasing TypeAligning ParagraphsIndenting and Spacing ParagraphsSetting TabsWorking with HyphenationWorking with Type StylesUsing Smart PunctuationWorking with GlyphsWorking with OpenType FontsWorking with JustificationWrapping Type Around an ObjectCreating Type Outlines9Working with GraphicsOpening GraphicsPlacing GraphicsPlacing Graphics from Adobe BridgeLinking GraphicsManaging Linked GraphicsTracing Raster GraphicsAdjusting Tracing 40241242243244 62264266268 New!270 New!cContentsxi

Converting Tracing to PathsApplying Graphic StylesCreating Graphic StylesEditing Graphic StylesApplying Appearance AttributesCreating a Mosaic Graphic10Manipulating Artwork with EffectsApplying Illustrator EffectsApplying the Convert to Shape EffectApplying the Scribble EffectApplying the Inner or Outer Glow EffectApplying the Drop Shadow EffectApplying 3D EffectsApplying Warp EffectsApplying Distort & Transform EffectsChanging Raster Effects SettingsWorking with the Effect GalleryApplying Multiple EffectsControlling Effects Using SelectionsUsing Blur EffectsViewing Various Effects11cxiiDrawing and PaintingUsing the Pencil ToolCreating Live Paint GroupsSetting Live Paint Bucket Tool OptionsUsing the Live Paint Bucket ToolUsing the Live Paint Selection ToolModifying Live Paint GroupsSelecting Gap OptionsUsing the Brushes PanelUsing the Paintbrush ToolCreating and Editing Scatter BrushesCreating and Editing Calligraphic BrushesCreating and Editing Art BrushesCreating and Editing Pattern BrushesCreating and Editing Bristle BrushesWorking with BrushesWorking with Liquify Tools272273 New!274276278280281282 New!284285286287288290291292294296297298 New!300303304306 New!308310312314316317318320322324326328330332

12Using SymbolsUsing the Symbols PanelUsing Symbol LibrariesWorking with SymbolsDuplicating and Editing SymbolsBreaking Symbol LinksUsing the Symbol Sprayer ToolSetting Symbolism Tools OptionsUsing the Symbol Shifter ToolUsing the Symbol Scruncher ToolUsing the Symbol Sizer ToolUsing the Symbol Spinner ToolUsing the Symbol Stainer ToolUsing the Symbol Screener ToolUsing the Symbol Styler ToolExpanding Symbol InstancesUsing 9-Slice Scaling for SymbolsAligning Symbols to the Pixel GridSetting the Symbol Registration Point13Automating the Way You WorkExamining the Actions PanelBuilding a New ActionControlling the Playback of a CommandAdding a Stop to an ActionInserting a Non-Recordable Command into an ActionAdding a Command to an ActionDeleting a Command from an ActionWorking with Batch File ProcessingOpening and Using ScriptsDefining and Editing Data VariablesCreating and Formatting a Data GraphAdding Graph Designs to a GraphCleaning Up Unneeded Elements14Proofing and Printing DocumentsUsing Spell CheckUsing Custom DictionariesFinding and Replacing Text and Elements333334335336 New!338 58360361362363364365366368 New!370372374375377378379380cContentsxiii

Finding and Changing FontsPrinting a DocumentPrinting with PresetsSetting General Print OptionsSetting Marks and Bleed OptionsSetting Graphics OptionsPreviewing Color SeparationsSetting Output OptionsSetting Advanced OptionsSetting Color Management OptionsChecking for Print ProblemsInserting File InformationUsing the Document Info Panel15cxivExporting a DocumentExporting a DocumentUnderstanding Export File FormatsExporting as a BitmapExporting as a TIFFExporting as a PNG or JPEGExporting to PhotoshopExporting with PresetsExporting as a Flash MovieSaving as Adobe PDFSaving as an EPSSaving as a SVGSaving for HTML5 and CSSSaving as Adobe FXGSaving a Document for Microsoft OfficeSaving as a Template16Designing for the Web and DevicesSaving for the WebWorking with Save For Web OptionsWorking with Web File FormatsOptimizing a JPEG DocumentOptimizing a GIF DocumentOptimizing a PNG-8 DocumentOptimizing a PNG-24 DocumentOptimizing an Image to File Size382384385386388390391392394 16 New!418420422423425426428430432434436438439

Slicing Images the Easy WayWorking with SlicesAdding HTML Text or an URL Link to a SliceArranging SlicesCombining or Dividing SlicesSaving Slices for the WebSaving Selected SlicesPreviewing in a Browser17Customizing the Way You WorkSetting General PreferencesChanging Selection & Anchor Display PreferencesSetting Type PreferencesChanging Units PreferencesSetting Slices PreferencesSetting Dictionary & Hyphenation PreferencesSelecting Plug-insSelecting Scratch DisksSetting User Interface PreferencesSetting File Handling & Clipboard PreferencesWorking with Appearance of Black PreferencesDefining Keyboard ShortcutsUsing Drawing Tablets18Working Together with Adobe ProgramsExploring Adobe ProgramsExploring Adobe BridgeGetting Started with Adobe BridgeGetting Photos from a Digital CameraWorking with Raw Images from a Digital CameraModifying Images in Camera RawWorking with Images Using Adobe BridgeSetting Preferences in Adobe BridgeApplying Image AdjustmentsCreating a Web Photo GalleryAutomating Tasks in Adobe BridgeUsing Mini BridgeWorking with Adobe Media EncoderWorking with Adobe Extension ManagerScripting with Adobe ExtendScript Toolkit440442 New!444446 New!448449450451 tentsxv

New FeaturesAdobe CertificationIndexcxvi493 New!497503

IntroductionWelcome to Adobe Illustrator CS6 on Demand, a visual quickreference book that shows you how to work efficiently withIllustrator. This book provides complete coverage of basic toadvanced Illustrator skills.How This Book WorksYou don’t have to read this book in any particular order.We’ve designed the book so that you can jump in, get theinformation you need, and jump out. However, the book doesfollow a logical progression from simple tasks to more complex ones. Each task is presented on no more than two facingpages, which lets you focus on a single task without havingto turn the page. To find the information that you need, justlook up the task in the table of contents or index, and turn tothe page listed. Read the task introduction, follow the stepby-step instructions in the left column along with screen illustrations in the right column, and you’re done.How You’ll LearnHow This Book WorksWhat’s NewKeyboard ShortcutsStep-by-Step InstructionsReal World ExamplesWorkshopsAdobe CertificationGet More on the WebWhat’s NewIf you’re searching for what’s new in Illustrator CS6, just lookfor the icon: New!. The new icon appears in the table of contents and throughout this book so you can quickly and easilyidentify a new or improved feature in Illustrator. A completedescription of each new feature appears in the New Featuresguide in the back of this book.Keyboard ShortcutsMost menu commands have a keyboard equivalent, such asCtrl P (Win) or A P (Mac), as a quicker alternative to usingthe mouse. A complete list of keyboard shortcuts is availableon the web at www.perspection.com and in the back of thisbook.xvii

sfocus on asingle concept.This book provides concise stepby-step instructions that show you“how” to accomplish a task. Eachset of instructions includes illustrations that directly correspond tothe easy-to-read steps. Alsoincluded in the text are timesavers, tables, and sidebars tohelp you work more efficiently orto teach you more in-depth information. A “Did You Know?” provides tips and techniques to helpyou work smarter, while a “SeeAlso” leads you to other parts ofthe book containing related information about the task.Illustrationsmatch thenumberedsteps.Numberedsteps guideyou througheach task.See Also points you torelated information inthe book.Did You Know? alertsyou to tips, techniquesand related information.Real World ExamplesThis book uses real world example files to give you a context inwhich to use the task. By usingthe example files, you won’t wastetime looking for or creating sample files. You get a start file and aresult file, so you can compareyour work. Not every topic needsan example file, such as changingoptions, so we provide a completelist of the example files usedthroughout the book. The examplefiles that you need for projecttasks along with a complete filelist are available on the web atwww.perspection.com.xviiiReal worldexamples helpyou apply whatyou’ve learnedto other tasks.

WorkshopsThis book shows you how to puttogether the individual step-bystep tasks into in-depth projectswith the Workshop. You start eachproject with a sample file, workthrough the steps, and then compare your results with a projectresults file at the end. The Workshop projects and associated filesare available on the web atwww.perspection.com or atqueondemand.com.The Workshopswalk you throughin-depth projectsto help you putIllustrator towork.Adobe CertificationThis book prepares you fully forthe Adobe Certified Expert (ACE)exam for Adobe Illustrator CS6.Each Adobe Certified Expert certification level has a set of objectives, which are organized intobroader skill sets. To prepare forthe certification exam, you shouldreview and perform each taskidentified with an ACE objective toconfirm that you can meet therequirements for the exam. Information about the ACE program isavailable in the back of this book.The Adobe Certified Expert objectives and the specific pages thatcover them are available on theweb at www.perspection.com.Introductionxix

Get More on the WebIn addition to the information inthis book, you can also get moreinformation on the web to helpyou get up-to-speed faster withIllustrator CS6. Some of the information includes:Transition Helpers Only New Features.Download and print the newfeature tasks as a quick andeasy guide.Productivity Tools Keyboard Shortcuts.Download a list of keyboardshortcuts to learn faster waysto get the job done. Alsoavailable in the back of thisbook.More Content Photographs. Downloadphotographs and othergraphics to use in yourIllustrator documents. More Content. Downloadnew content developed afterpublication.You can access these additionalresources on the web atwww.perspection.com.xxAdditionalcontentis availableon the web.

5Applying Fills, Strokes, andGradientsIntroductionThe Stroke panel makes it easy to change stroke attributes,such as weight (width), position on the path, and its style. Theweight of a stroke refers to the thickness of the line. TheEyedropper tool on the Tools panel is another way you canquickly pick up an object’s color and stroke attributes andapply them to another object. Instead of using a solid coloras an object fill, you can create and use patterns. The processis very simple. In Illustrator, create a pattern using drawingtools, select and drag the object pattern to the Swatchespanel, and then give it a name.A blend uses two or more objects to create a transitionalobject in between. If you’re just getting start with blends, theMake command on the Blend submenu is an easy way to create a blend. All you need to do is select the objects that youwant to use, and then choose the command. That’s it. If youwant a little more control over the way a blend turns out, youcan specify options in the Blend Options dialog box. If youwant to specify the locations where the blend takes place,you can use the Blend tool. Transparency, or the opacity levelof an object, is set in Illustrator by adjusting the Opacityoption in the Transparency or Control panels. Along with theOpacity option is the blending mode, which blends colorstogether for objects in a group as well as all the objectsbelow it.A gradient is a smooth transition between two or morecolors in an object. You can apply one of Illustrator’s built-ingradients or create one of your own by using the Gradientpanel. There are two types of gradients: Radial (circular) andLinear (horizontal). With the Gradient tool, you can edit gradient colors applied to the object by adding or changing colorstops, applying transparency, and changing gradient direction (linear) or angle (radial).What You’ll DoApply Fill and Stroke ColorsChange Stroke Attributes and StyleCreate Variable Stroke WidthsUse the Eyedropper ToolCreate, Edit, and Use Patterns as FillsBlend Color FillsCreate Blends AutomaticallyApply Blend Options5Create Blends with the Blend ToolModify Blend ObjectsSet Transparency OptionsCreate Transparency MasksFlatten Object TransparencyControl Transparency EffectsUse the Transparency GridApply, Create, and Edit GradientsUse Gradient LibrariesUse the Gradient ToolCreate a Gradient Mesh135

Applying Fill andStroke ColorsThe Tools panel provides color boxes to make it easy for you to applyfill and stroke colors. The color box in the foreground is the Fill box andthe outlined box in the background is the Stroke box. When you selectan object, fill, or stroke, the color boxes (also known as thumbnails), onthe Tools panel display the current colors. To change the fill or strokecolor, select an object, fill or stroke, select the Fill or Stroke box, andthen select a color from the Color, Swatches, or Color Guide panel, oruse the Eyedropper to apply a color from the active document.Apply Colors to an Object, Fill orStroke1Select an object, fill, or strokeusing the appropriate selectiontool.2Click the Fill or Stroke color boxon the Tools or Color panel tochoose the color's destination.3Click the Color icon on the Toolspanel to apply a color or click theNone icon to apply no color.4Use any of the following methodsto change the active fill or strokecolors:Color panelEyedroppertoolSwatches panelFill color Select the Swatches panel, andthen click a color swatch tochange the color.Stroke colorNone icon Select the Color panel, andthen specify a color using thecontrols. Select the Color Guide panel,and then click a color swatchto change the color. Select the Eyedropper tool onthe Tools panel, and then clickanywhere in the activedocument to change the color. Double-click the Fill or Strokecolor box to open the ColorPicker dialog box, select acolor or enter color values, andthen click OK.136Chapter 5Color iconColor Picker dialog box

Use Default and Switch the Filland Stroke Colors1Click the Default Fill and StrokeColors buttons to revert the fill andstroke colors to their defaultvalues of black and white.2Click the Swap Fill and StrokeColors button to switch currentcolors.TIMESAVER Press D tochange the fill and stroke colors totheir default values of black andwhite, and press X to switch thecurrent colors.Did You Know?You can add colors from the ColorPicker to the Swatches panel. Openthe Color Picker dialog box, select thecolor you want to add to the Swatchespanel, click Add To Swatches, type aname for the color, and then click OK.21Chapter 5Applying Fills, Strokes, and Gradients137

Changing StrokeAttributesThe Stroke panel makes it easy to change stroke attributes, such asweight (width), position on the path, and its style. The weight of astroke represents the thickness of the line. A weight smaller than .25may not print and a weight of 0 removes the stroke. In addition to thewidth of a stroke, you can also specify the position (known as alignment) of the stroke on the path (either center, inside, or outside) andchange the caps or joins of a stroke to sharpen or round endpoints andcorners. A cap is the end of an open line, while a join is a corner.Change the Weight of a Stroke1Select one or more objects.2Select the Stroke panel.3Specify or enter a weight in theStroke or Control panel.12123 Click the up or down arrow, orShift click to change theweight by a larger interval.Change the Alignment of aStroke on the Path1Select one or more closed objects.2Select the Stroke panel.3Click one of the followingalignment buttons: Align Stroke to Center. Align Stroke to Inside. Align Stroke to Outside.138Chapter 53

Change Stroke Caps or Joins1Select one or more objects.2Select the Stroke panel.3To change the endpoints, click oneof the following buttons:1 Butt Cap. Creates a square-edged end. Round Cap. Creates a roundedend.23 Projecting Cap. Creates asquare-edged end that extendspast the endpoint.4To change the bends on cornerpoints, click one of the following: Miter Join. Creates a pointed4join point. Enter a miter limit between 1and 500. When the length ofthe point reaches the limit(default 4) times the strokeweight, Illustrator switchesfrom a miter join to a beveljoin. Round Join. Creates a roundedjoin point. Bevel Join. Creates a beveled(cut off) join point.Chapter 5Applying Fills, Strokes, and Gradients139

Changing Stroke StyleStyle is what stands out on the page. You can change the stroke styleby applying dashes and arrowheads using the Stroke panel. When youcreate a dashed stroke, you can choose to align the dashes aroundcorners and at the end of open paths or preserve the dashes and gapsin the stroke. In addition to dashes, you can also add and define anarrowhead to a stroke. After you add an arrowhead to a stroke, you canadjust its alignment and scale.Create a Dashed Stroke1Select one or more objects.2Select the Stroke panel.3Select the Dashed Line check box.4Click the Preserve Exact Dash andGap Lengths or Aligns Dashes toCorners and Path Ends, AdjustingLengths to Fit icon.5Enter a value in the first Dash box.If you don’t enter any more values,the value in the first box is usedfor the rest of the boxes.6Enter a value in the first Gap box.7Fill in the remaining boxes.1328 To create a dotted line, click theRound Cap button, enter a dashvalue of 0, and then enter a gapvalue greater than or equal tothe stroke weight.84Click one of the Cap buttons tosharpen or round endpoints.5140Chapter 567

Add Arrowheads1Select one or more objects.2Select the Stroke panel.3Click the Start Point Arrowhead orEnd Point Arrowhead list arrow,and then select an arrowhead.1 To remove an arrowhead,select None from the list.4To swap the start and endarrowheads, click the Swap StartAnd End Arrowheads button.5Click the Start Arrowhead Scaleor End Arrowhead Scale listarrow, and then drag a scalepercentage for the arrowhead.23 To link the start and endarrowhead scale, click the LinkStart And End ArrowheadScales button.6To change the arrowheadalignment, click the Extend ArrowTip Beyond End Of Path or PlaceArrow Tip At End Of Path button.Did You Know?4You can customize arrowheads. Todefine custom arrowheads, open theArrowheads.ai file, follow the directions in the file, and then place theupdated Arrowheads.ai file in the Illustrator home \plug-ins\.The Arrowheads.ai file is located underShowPackageContent\Required\Resources\ locale \ (Mac) or \SupportFiles\Required\Resources\, locale \(Win).56Chapter 5Applying Fills, Strokes, and Gradients141

Creating VariableStroke WidthsThe Width tool allows you to create a variable width stroke and saveyour settings as a profile th

Working with Color 107 Changing Color Settings 108 Changing Color Profiles 110 Working with Color Modes 111 Changing Color Modes 112 Applying Colors 113New! Working with the Color Panel 114 Working with the Swatches Panel 116New! Creating Groups in the Swatches Panel 118New! Working with S

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