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To edit a shape’s fill:
1 Select a shape, then open the Shape tab in the Inspector.
2 Do one of the following:
 To toggle a shape’s fill on or off, click the Fill checkbox.
 To change a shape’s fill mode from a solid color to a gradient, choose an option from
the Fill Mode pop-up menu.
 If the shape’s fill mode is set to a solid color, you can choose the color using the Fill
Color controls.
 If the shape’s fill mode is set to a gradient, you can either choose a gradient from the
gradient preset pop-up menu, or click the Gradient parameter’s disclosure triangle to
display the Gradient editor and create your own custom gradient. For more
information on using the Gradient editor, see “Using the Gradient Editor” on
page 596.
To feather a shape:
1 Select the shape you want to feather.
2 If the shape’s Outline checkbox is selected, deselect the checkbox in the Shape tab of
the Inspector.
3 Adjust the Feather slider in the HUD or in the Style pane of the Shape Inspector.
Positive values spread the feathering outward, while negative values feather the shape
inward.
∏ Tip: You can also blur a shape in other ways using filters. For more information, see
“Applying Filters to Shapes” on page 1063.
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