Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
For Your Information: Selecting a Slice Content Type
The slice type determines how the slice appears in a web browser after you
save it for the web from Illustrator. There are three content types: Image,
No Image, and HTML Text. Image contains image data, while No Image
creates empty table cells where you can put text or a solid color. HTML
Text specifics the text is formatted with HTML tags; available when you se-
lect the Text is HTML check box. To change the slice content type, click
the Object menu, point to Slice, and then click Slice Options. Click the
Type list arrow, and then select the type you want.
Arranging Slices
Moving and resizing objects in Illustrator is a common task. You can move or resize slices
in the same basic way you do other objects. In addition to moving slices, you can also
align them along an edge or to the middle, and evenly distribute them horizontally or ver-
tically. When you align and distribute slices, you can reduce the amount of unnecessary
auto slices, thereby creating smaller files and faster load times. When you have slices
overlapping each other,youcan change the stacking ordertomove them upordowninthe
order. For example, if you have one slice behind another, you can bring the slice forward
one level at a time or to the top (front).
Move or Resize Slices
Open a document with slices.
Select the slices you want to move or resize.
To move a slice selection, drag the slice to a new location. You can press Shift to
constrain movement up, down, or diagonally.
To resize a slice, drag the side or corner handle of the slice. When you select ad-
jacent slices with common edges, the slices resize together.
• You can also set exact slice position or size on the Control panel.
