Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
Applying Illustrator Effects
Illustrator effects change the appearance of an object, not its underlying path, and are fully
editable. The effects can be edited or removed without permanently affecting the object.
So, you can experiment with an effect and then undo it if you don't like it. The Illustrat-
or effects appear at the top of the Effect menu. Most of the Illustrator effects are vector-
based for the display and upon output, so they can be modified without affecting the ob-
ject. However, some of the effects—Drop Shadow, Inner Glow, Outer Glow, and Feath-
er—are rasterized (converted from vector to raster) upon output, which doesn't allow for
nondestructive modification without affecting the object. After you apply an effect, it ap-
pears on the Appearance panel, where you can make changes. If you apply an effect to a
targeted layer, sublayer, or group, it automatically is applied to all current and future ob-
jects on the target. If you use graphic styles, you can also apply effects to them.
Apply an Illustrator Effect
Select the
Layers
panel, and then select the target circle for a layer, sublayer,
group, or object.
• To apply an effect to a part of an object, click the
Stroke
or
Fill
on the Ap-
pearance panel.
Click the
Effect
menu, point to a submenu under Illustrator Effects (if needed),
and then select an effect.
