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Editing your paint work (PB only)


    Use tools on the Vector Paint toolbar in the Composition window to revise your paint work. Three of these tools do not require you to select a stroke first.

    Undo button (Undo button)

    Click the Undo button to cancel your last (one) painting action, if it can be undone. If the action cannot be undone, this tool is dimmed (not available). You can also undo paint actions using the Undo command on the Vector Paint contextual menu or pressing Ctrl+Z (Windows) or Command+Z (Mac OS).

    Note: Do not use the Undo command on the Edit menu to undo Vector Paint actions.

    Eyedropper tool (the Eyedropper)

    Use the eyedropper to select a color to paint with from a sampling anywhere on the desktop. Press the Escape key to cancel the eyedropper.

    Note: By default, Eyedropper samples a single pixel. Hold down Ctrl (Windows) or Command (Mac OS) and click the Eyedropper to sample a 3-x-3-pixel average. Hold down Shift and drag to sample a range of multiple pixels.

    Color swatch (Color swatch Color swatch )

    Displays the current selection as a solid color. When clicked, opens the Color picker dialog box. If the Opacity setting is less than 100%, the Color Swatch icon appears checkered, not solid.

    Note: If Color Clone is turned on, this swatch represents the sampled color. For more information, see "Color Clone" under Selecting Brush Settings options in Effect Controls (PB only).

    Tip iconShift-click the Color Swatch to open the Set Value dialog box for Opacity without turning off Color Clone.

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