3-1. Global and nonglobal color

Global process color

Global colors are created by selecting the Global option in the Swatch Options dialog box and are identified by a white corner icon on the swatch. Tints of global colors are chosen using the Color palette.

When the process mix of a global color is edited in the Swatch Options dialog box, any object in the artwork painted with that color is automatically updated. Individual tints are retained, eliminating the need to select and repaint each object.

Nonglobal process color

CMYK mix for a nonglobal ...

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