Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
When you edit a pattern from the Swatches panel, the Pattern Options panel opens and the
pattern appears in Isolation Mode. With the Direction Selection tool, you can edit indi-
vidual objects in the pattern. With the Pattern Options panel, you can edit how the pattern
appears as a fill.
Edit a Pattern
Select the
Swatches
panel.
Select the pattern you want to edit.
Click the
Object
menu, point to
Pattern
, and then click
Edit Pattern
.
The Pattern Options panel opens and the pattern appears in Isolation Mode.
With the
Direct Selection
tool, edit individual objects in the pattern.
In the Pattern Options panel, make the changes you want to pattern; see the previ-
ous page for option specifics.
To adjust tiling manually, click the
Pattern Tile Tool
button, and then drag a
white square handle to resize it in Isolation Mode.