Adobe Illustrator Color, Swatches, and Gradients Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What is the difference between a Global and a Non-Global swatch in Illustrator?

Accepted Answer

Editing a Global swatch automatically updates all objects using it; Non-Global does not

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Global swatches are only for CMYK colors

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Non-Global swatches cannot be used with gradients

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There is no functional difference - only the icon changes

Question 2

How do you create a freeform gradient in Illustrator?

Accepted Answer

Select the object and choose the Freeform Gradient option in the Gradient panel

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Use the Mesh tool on any path

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Apply a pattern fill with gradient colors

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Freeform gradients are only available in Photoshop

Question 3

What does the Recolor Artwork dialog allow you to do?

Accepted Answer

Interactively reassign, reduce, or harmonize all colors in selected artwork

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Only change the document color mode

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Apply color correction filters like in Photoshop

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Convert all colors to grayscale only

Question 4

How can you save a custom group of colors as a reusable color palette in Illustrator?

Accepted Answer

Create a Color Group in the Swatches panel

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Export colors as a CSS file

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Save the document as a template

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Take a screenshot of the swatches

Question 5

What is the purpose of the Color Guide panel in Illustrator?

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To suggest harmonious color variations based on the current fill color and selected harmony rule

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To check color accessibility compliance

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To convert between RGB and CMYK values

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To sample colors from placed images

Question 6

How do you apply a gradient across multiple separate objects in Illustrator?

Accepted Answer

Select all objects, apply a gradient, then drag the Gradient tool across them

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Group the objects first and apply the gradient

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It is impossible - gradients only work on single objects

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Use the Blend tool instead