Using Color

Color helps set off and call attention to the objects in your project. You can add color to a range of objects (including black and white graphics, black and white backdrops, calendar elements, boxes, signature text, text blocks, and word balloons), areas behind objects, and panels.

To add color to a selected object:

1.  To apply color to the object itself, choose Color Object from the Effects menu or click the button with the same name in the Effects palette. The standard Mac OS X Color Picker appears. When you use the Color Object command on a shape, the Color and Texture dialog appears, allowing you to change the shape's fill color.

2.  To add color behind the object, choose Color Behind Object from the Effects menu or click the button with the same name in the Effects palette. The Color and Texture dialog appears, allowing you to select a color, color blend, or texture behind the object.

Refer to one of the following topics for more information:

Color and Texture

Color, Tint and Opacity

Tint

Opacity