3.4 Changing Fill Colors

There are several ways to change the line or fill color of a shape. Use the color palette, see Section 3.1, Understanding the Layout View Panels and Drawing Palette, or click (Color) on the Layout drawing toolbar.

It is possible to create custom colors and apply them to new or existing drawing components.

To apply colors:

  1. To change colors, do one of the following:

    1. In the toolbar, click (Color) to open the Change Color dialog box.

      Select a new color using the Swatches, HSB, and RGB tabs.

    2. In the toolbar, click (Color Picker), then click any other color in the drawing.

  2. Drag the Color button to an existing shape.The shape color updates.