Using Layers, Symbols, and Styles > Using styles > Modifying styles |
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Modifying styles
You can modify any stroke, fill, color, or halftone attribute using the Edit Style dialog box. You can also override or redefine a style using the Options pop-up menu within the Styles panel.
To edit a style:
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Choose Window > Panels > Styles to display the Styles panel, and click the style name in the panel. |
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Click the triangle in the upper right corner of the Styles panel to display the Options pop-up menu, and choose Edit. |
The Edit Style dialog box appears.
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Change any attributes as desired, and click OK to save your style. |
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To override a style:
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Select the object, paragraph, or text block containing the style you want to override. |
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Change any stroke, fill, color, halftone, or text attribute. |
When you select the object or text, the overridden style appears highlighted with a plus (+) sign preceding the style name or style preview. |
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To redefine a style based on a selected object or selected text:
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Apply the desired attributes to the selected object or text. |
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Click the triangle in the upper right corner of the Styles panel to display the Options pop-up menu, and choose Redefine. |
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In the Redefine Style dialog box, select the name of the style you are redefining, and click OK. |
The style assumes the attributes of the selected object or text. |
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Note: If you have nothing selected, then the style is redefined based on your default drawing attributes. |
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To remove a style override:
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Select an object, paragraph, or text block with an overridden style. |
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In the Styles panel, select the object's style to reapply the style. |
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