Applying Object Properties

As an alternative to selecting an object on the page and changing its properties, you can define a fill effect, and then apply it to the object.

To apply a solid color to an object's fill

1. If the Properties tab isn't visible, press Properties .

2. Press Fill Effects.

3. Press Fill .

4. Select Solid Fill.

5. Select a color in the palette.

6. To apply the fill to an object, press the object.

To apply a gradient of two colors to an object's fill

1. If the Properties tab isn't visible, press Properties .

2. Press Fill Effects.

3. Press Fill .

4. Select Gradient Fill.

5. Select a color in each color palette.

6. Select an option in the Style list.

7. To apply the fill to an object, press the object.

To apply a pattern to an object's fill

1. If the Properties tab isn't visible, press Properties .

2. Press Fill Effects.

3. Press Fill .

4. Select Pattern Fill.

5. Select a pattern.

6. Press Foreground Color, select a color in the palette, and then press OK.

7. Press Background Color, select a color in the palette, and then press OK.

8. To apply the fill to an object, press the object.

To apply an image to an object's fill

1. If the Properties tab isn't visible, press Properties .

2. Press Fill Effects.

3. Press Fill .

4. Select Image Fill.

5. Press Browse.

The Insert Image File dialog box appears.

6. Browse to and select the image you want to use as a background, and then click Open.

7. To apply the fill to an object, press the object.