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To change type attributes:
1
Double-click the paint bucket or the eyedropper tool.
2
Select or deselect the attributes for the eyedropper to copy and the paint bucket to
apply.
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To expand or collapse the list of attributes for each characteristic, click the triangle to
the left of the list.
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To select or deselect all the attributes for each characteristic, click the group option.
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To select or deselect individual attributes for a characteristic, click the attribute.
3
Click OK.
Rasterizing and anti-aliasing type
When you save artwork in a bitmap format—such as JPEG, GIF, or PNG—Illustrator
rasterizes all objects at 72 pixels per inch and applies anti-aliasing to them. However, if
your artwork contains type, the default rasterization and anti-aliasing settings may not
produce the desired results. Illustrator provides several options specifically for rasterizing
type. In order to take advantage of these options, you must rasterize type objects before
you save the artwork.
To set rasterization and anti-aliasing options for type objects:
1
Choose a Rasterize command as described in
“Changing vector graphics into bitmap
images” on page 237
.
2
Choose a method for rasterizing type from the Type Quality pop-up menu.
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Streamline to create slender, attenuated type.
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Outline to create slightly heavier type.
3
Choose an anti-aliasing option:
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None to apply no anti-aliasing and maintain the hard edges of type when it is
rasterized.
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Type Optimized to apply anti-aliasing that is best suited to type. Anti-aliasing reduces
the appearance of jagged edges in the rasterized image and gives type a smoother on-
screen appearance. However, it can also make small text difficult to read.
Transforming type
The selection tool lets you select an entire type path or type container so that you can
transform the type along with the path or container. You can also transform individual
type containers within linked type containers.
To transform type including its path:
1
Do one of the following:
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To transform all of the type, use the selection tool to select the type path or type
container, or click its baseline.
