Microsoft Expression Design on Demand

Chapter 9. Applying Fills, Strokes, and Effects

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• Apply Stroke Width and Color Attributes

• Change Stroke Joints and Caps

• Create a Dashed Stroke

• Use the Brush Gallery

• Create a Custom Brushstroke

• Work with the Paintbrush Tool

• Reverse Path Direction

• Apply Fill Color

• Apply Image Fills

• Transform Image Fills

• Change Fill and Stroke Opacity

• Apply Blend Modes

• Apply Gradients to Strokes and Fills

• Transform Gradients

• Apply Live Effects

• Copy Attributes

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Introduction

Learning to apply fills, strokes, and effects is an essential part of learning to create graphics in Expression Design. To apply color to your artwork, you must do so by applying it to a fill or stroke. Live effects allow you to add dimension and a sense of realism ...