Using Layers, Symbols, and Styles > Using styles > Adding, duplicating, and removing styles

 

Adding, duplicating, and removing styles

To add new styles, copy styles, or remove styles, you use the Styles panel.

To create a new style:

1

Choose Edit > Select > None or press Tab to deselect your artwork.

2

Set the desired object or text attributes.

3

Click the triangle in the upper right corner of the Styles panel to display the Options pop-up menu, and choose New.

To add a new style based on a selection:

1

Select an object or text.

2

Click the triangle in the upper right corner of the Styles panel to display the Options pop-up menu, and choose New.

Note: If the selection the style is based on is a bitmap or has a stroke or fill that is not recognized, the new style displays with a white stroke or white fill.

To duplicate a style:

1

Choose Edit > Select > None or press Tab to deselect your artwork.

2

In the Styles panel, select a style.

3

Click the triangle in the upper right corner of the Styles panel to display the Options pop-up menu, and choose Duplicate.

To remove a style:

1

Choose Edit > Select > None or press Tab to deselect your artwork.

2

In the Styles panel, select a style.

3

Click the triangle in the upper right corner of the panel to display the Options pop-up menu, and choose Remove.

To remove all unused styles:

Click the triangle in the upper right corner of the Styles panel to display the Options pop-up menu, and choose Remove Unused.

To rename a style:

1

Click the triangle in the upper right corner of the Styles panel to display the Options pop-up menu, and choose Show Names.

2

Double-click the style name in the Styles panel.

3

Type a new name, and press Enter (Windows) or Return (Macintosh).