Customizing neon strokes You can create custom neon strokes using the Neon manager in the Strokes palette. You can specify the width, colors, line joins, and end caps for neon strokes. You can create uniform and calligraphic neon strokes. To create custom neon strokes 1 In the Strokes palette, select the Neon tab and open the Neon manager, if necessary. 2 Select Standard or Calligraphic style and other options (described next). 3 Select colors for the neon stroke from the pop-up palettes. Can- vas blends these colors to create the neon effect. To make the stroke Neon manager A    Choose Standard or Calli- graphic. Standard neon strokes are uniform thickness. Calli- graphic strokes can vary de- pending on the stroke angle. Standard options Weight: Enter the stroke thick- ness in points. B    Select the line join type, mi- ter limit angle (for miter line joins), and end cap shape. C    Select the color for the in- side and outside parts of the neon stroke. D    Drag the stroke preview to an object to apply it, or drag it to the top of the palette to store it as a preset neon stroke. Partial: Select this option for a neon stroke with the outside color along only one edge. Calligraphic options In the text boxes, enter the Weight and Width values in points, and the angle in degrees. When the angle is 0 or 180 degrees, Weight applies to vertical segments; Width applies to horizontal segments. At angles of 90 and 270, the values are reversed. At Angles of 45, 135, 225, and 315, vertical and horizontal segments are the same thick- ness. E    Edit the calligraphic stroke interactively. Drag a blue handle to change the Weight and An- gle. Drag the red arrow to change the Width and Angle. E A B C D
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