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How to Fill Selections With Patterns In Illustrator

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You can fill selections with patterns in Illustrator to create jazzy images. These instructions apply to Illustrator 8. Procedures for other versions may vary.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Adobe Illustrator
  1. Step 1

    Create an object and select it with the Selection tool.

  2. Step 2

    Display the Swatches palette by choosing Show Swatches from the Window menu.

  3. Step 3

    Click on the swatch that you want to use.

  4. Step 4

    Drag the swatch into the selected object. The object fills with that pattern.

Tips & Warnings
  • To modify an existing pattern, be sure no artwork is selected, then drag the pattern onto the artboard. Edit the pattern, then Alt-drag (Windows) or Option-drag (Mac) the new pattern on top of the old pattern in the Swatches palette.
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