8. Working with Color

Lesson Overview

In this introduction to creating and applying colors, you’ll learn how to do the following:

• Consider the output method before you start creating colors and importing color images.

• Add colors to the Swatches panel.

• Apply colors to objects and text.

• Create dashed strokes.

• Create and apply a gradient swatch.

• Adjust the direction of the gradient blend.

• Create and apply a tint.

• Create and apply a spot color.

This lesson will take approximately 60 minutes.

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