To create a custom color in a pop-up palette 1 In the Inks Managers, choose the Custom option to open the Color Editor dialog box. This dialog box is almost identical to the Color Manager. 2 To use a different color model or color system, click on the color model button and choose an option in the menu. Depending on the chosen option, the Color Editor shows a different set of con- trols (see “Color Manager controls” on page 18.318). 3 Use the color controls to create a custom color. 4 To specify that you want the color you define to be a spot color, make sure the color is named in the text box. Then select Spot Color. 5 When you have the color you want, click OK. The color appears in the color icon. Gradient inks A gradient is a gradual blending of colors. A Canvas gradient ink can blend two or more colors in a variety of styles. Like other inks, gradi- ent inks can be applied as fill inks or pen inks to vector objects and text. Important If you plan to export a docu- ment to another application in EPS format and make spot col- or separations, be sure the spot color names match exactly in both applications. Any varia- tion will cause problems. Color Editor dialog box You can choose the Custom button in the Inks Managers to open the Color Editor dialog box. A    Type a name for the color in this text box. B    Choose a color model or reference system in this pop-up menu. C   Use the controls to specify a color. The available controls depend on the option you choose in the pop-up menu (B). D   Current selected color that appears in the color palette icon. Click to revert the settings in the dialog box to this color. E    Preview of the custom color that you are defining. Spot Color. Select this option to define the custom color as a spot color. A B C E D
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