How to Use Adobe Illustrator Swatches

Go to Windows and scroll down to Swatches., You can open it by go to Windows > Swatches Libraries > library name., Choose the swatch you want., Add your new swatch to the Tool Panel., Move your swatch from the library to the panel.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Go to Windows and scroll down to Swatches.

    The standard swatches panel will appear.
  2. Step 2: You can open it by go to Windows > Swatches Libraries > library name.

    Here you will find the various swatch libraries such as nature, or jewel tones.

    There are a wide variety of swatches available depending on what version of Adobe Illustrator you're using. , An easy way to choose the swatch is go to the Swatches panel, click the Swatches Libraries Menu button, and choose a library from the list. , Drag the chosen swatch to the Tool Panel to the right side of your screen.

    Place it in the appropriate area. , You can easily move swatches back and forth from the library and tool panel.

    Simple drag the tiles from one to the other.
  3. Step 3: Choose the swatch you want.

  4. Step 4: Add your new swatch to the Tool Panel.

  5. Step 5: Move your swatch from the library to the panel.

Detailed Guide

The standard swatches panel will appear.

Here you will find the various swatch libraries such as nature, or jewel tones.

There are a wide variety of swatches available depending on what version of Adobe Illustrator you're using. , An easy way to choose the swatch is go to the Swatches panel, click the Swatches Libraries Menu button, and choose a library from the list. , Drag the chosen swatch to the Tool Panel to the right side of your screen.

Place it in the appropriate area. , You can easily move swatches back and forth from the library and tool panel.

Simple drag the tiles from one to the other.

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