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• Option-click a paint swatch to apply
the color to that swatch. (To copy a
swatch to a new location, hold down the
Option key and drag the swatch.)
• Drag the name of the custom color,
pattern, or gradient from the scrolling
list on the right side of the palette to a
paint swatch.
The top four swatches—None, White,
Black, and Process White—cannot be
replaced.
3 Continue choosing colors and
Option-clicking swatches as needed.
4 Save the document to save the new
paint swatches in the palette.
To clear paint swatches:
Hold down the Command key to display
the scissors icon; click the swatch. To
clear a group of swatches, hold down the
Command key; drag over the swatches.
You cannot undo this procedure.
To replace an existing swatch with the
current fill or stroke color:
Hold down the Option key; then click
the swatch or drag a color onto it.