Customizing an Element (Text, Image, or Shape) Color Properties

Depending on the specific element (text, image, or shape) the available properties may differ. Below is an overview of how to change/modify the properties of your specific element.

Updating an Elements Color Properties

• Setting the Fill Color
  1. Select the element to modify
  2. Click the Set Element Fill Color
     
     

     You can either choose a color from the list of available options on the left side of the color dialog or modify one of the CustomCMYK1 – 5 colors to fit your creative.
     
     

• Using a CustomCMYK Color
  1. Click on the CustomCMYK Color Palette you would like to modify
  2. The Dialog on the right will update and look like the image below:
     
  3. Use the C, M, Y, K Sliders to adjust your color or if you already know your CMYK value you may enter them directly into their corresponding box
  4. When you have completed setting up your color, Press Close
     
     

• Using a Gradient Color

  1. Scroll down to on the CustomGradient Color Palette you would like to modify
  2. The Color Dialog on the right will update and look like the image below:
     
  3. You can update the Start and End Colors using 1 of 2 methods:
     1. Click on the Color Box and update the CMYK Dialog as shown below:
        
     2. Use the C, M, Y, K Sliders to adjust your color or if you already know your CMYK value you may enter them directly into their corresponding box
     3. When you have completed setting up your color, Press Close
     4. Repeat steps A – C for the other corresponding color
  4. Use the below controls to adjust the gradient appearance:
     
     Gradient Type – Linear or Radial

     Linear Gradient - creates a band of colors originating from a straight line. Note that the line doesn’t have to be vertical or horizontal or even straight

     Radial Gradient - radiates out from a central point. You can adjust the size, and rate of transition in a radial color gradient.
     Location 1 – the starting position of color 1

     Location 2 – the starting position of color 2

     Angle – Sets the angle of the color distribution
     
     

• Setting the Border/Stroke Color
  1. Select the element to modify
  2. Click the Set Element Border Color
     
     

     You can either choose a color from the list of available options on the left side of the color dialog or modify one of the CustomCMYK1 – 5 colors to fit your creative. Note: instructions for creating a CustomCMYK color swatch are posted earlier in this article.

  3. The below properties are made available for an element when the border/stroke color is filled: