Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
You can change the look of an object without changing its structure simply by apply-
ing attributes, such as fills, strokes, and effects, from the Appearance panel. And be-
cause the effects themselves are live, they can be modified or removed at any time.
This allows you to save the appearance attributes as graphic styles and apply them to
another object.
Getting started
In this lesson, you'll change the appearance of artwork using the Appearance panel, various
effects, and graphic styles. Before you begin, you'll need to restore the default preferences
for Adobe Illustrator. Then you'll open a file containing the finished artwork to see what
you'll create.
Note
If you have not already downloaded the project files for this lesson to your
computer from your Account page, make sure to do so now. See “ Getting
Started at the beginning of the topic.
1. To ensure that the tools and panels function exactly as described in this lesson, de-
lete or deactivate (by renaming) the Adobe Illustrator CC preferences file. See
Restoring default preferences ” in the Getting Started section at the beginning of
the topic.
2. Start Adobe Illustrator CC.
Note
On Windows, if you see a message that refers to a “compatible GPU,”
click OK.
3. Choose File > Open, and open the L11_end.ai file in the Lesson11 folder, located
in the Lessons folder on your hard disk.
This file displays a completed illustration of a flyer for a music event.
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