How to Create a Drop Shadow in Illustrator
Adobe Illustrator is a graphics editing and design program with functions that can manipulate graphics in many ways. Adding a drop shadow to an object in Adobe Illustrator can give text or an image the depth it needs to really pop off the page. Even a subtle drop shadow can give an image a more realistic, professional appearance. The process can take just a few seconds, but a strong knowledge of how to manipulate and work with a drop shadow is a desirable skill that every person working with Illustrator should have.
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Instructions
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Select the "Selection" tool from the toolbar.
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Using the Selection tool, select the box that holds the item to which you would like to add a drop shadow.
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Select "Effect," choose "Stylize" and click "Drop Shadow."
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Change your opacity. The higher the number, the more opaque the drop shadow will be. The lower the number, the more transparent it will be.
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Adjust the X and Y offset. This refers to how far away the drop shadow is from your object on the X and Y axis.
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Adjust the blur. This will predict the size of your entire drop shadow.
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Check the "Preview" box to preview your drop shadow without closing the settings dialog box.
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Continue tweaking the settings until they are to your liking.
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When you are satisfied, select "OK."
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Tips & Warnings
A very subtle drop shadow with a low offset and opacity can elevate your letters slightly and create a less static look.
An opaque drop shadow can make your end result look tacky. Take care when using a high opacity.
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Comments
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thank you very much!
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atleast now I can do it my self.thanx.
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Don't mind, I found it, illustrator effects, silly me :)
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Ok, still don't know :/ I select Effect > Stylize... well but I have only glowing edges in the column. But if I choose shadow in graphyc styles, shadow works... and is there choice to add a pattern overlay in AI like in PS? Thank you! :)
