Adobe Illustrator Color, Swatches, and Gradients 2

Question 1

Which panel lets you save a color so it updates every object using it when edited?

Accepted Answer

Swatches panel as a global swatch

Answer

A global swatch in the Swatches panel automatically updates all artwork using that color when the swatch is edited.

Question 2

What does a small white triangle in the corner of a swatch indicate?

Accepted Answer

It is a spot color

Answer

A small triangle with a dot in the swatch corner marks it as a spot color.

Question 3

Which color mode should a document use when designing for print?

Accepted Answer

CMYK

Answer

CMYK is the standard color mode for print output in Illustrator.

Question 4

How can you create a tint of a global or spot color?

Accepted Answer

Adjust the Tint slider in the Color panel

Answer

Selecting a global or spot swatch enables a Tint slider in the Color panel to create lighter percentages.

Question 5

What is the purpose of the Color Guide panel?

Accepted Answer

Suggest harmonious color variations from a base color

Answer

The Color Guide panel generates harmony rules and tints/shades based on a chosen base color.

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