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You can rasterize individual vector objects using the Object > Rasterize command or the Rasterize effect. You can
also rasterize an entire document by exporting it to a bitmap format, such as JPEG, GIF, or TIFF.
See also
“About saving and exporting artwork” on page 264
Rasterize a vector object
1 Select one or more objects.
2 Do one of the following:
• To permanently rasterize the objects, choose Object > Rasterize.
• To create the appearance of rasterization without changing the objects’ underlying structure, choose Effect >
Rasterize.
3 Set rasterization options (see “Rasterization options” on page 352), and click OK.
See also
“About effects and filters” on page 350
“Modify or delete an effect” on page 353
Graphic styles
About graphic styles
A graphic style is a set of reusable appearance attributes. Graphic styles allow you to quickly change the look of an
object; for example, you can change its fill and stroke color, alter its transparency, and apply effects in one step. All
the changes you apply with graphic styles are completely reversible.
You can apply graphic styles to objects, groups, and layers. When you apply a graphic style to a group or layer, every
object in the group or layer takes on the attributes of the graphic style. For example, assume you have a graphic style
that consists of 50% opacity. If you apply the graphic style to a layer, all objects in or added to that layer will appear
50% opaque. However, if you move an object out of the layer, the object’s appearance reverts to its previous opacity.
If you apply a graphic style to a group or layer, but the style’s fill color doesn’t appear in the artwork, drag the Fill
attribute above the Contents entry in the Appearance panel.
Graphic Styles panel overview
You use the Graphic Styles panel (Window > Graphic Styles) to create, name, and apply sets of appearance attributes.
The panel lists a default set of graphic styles when you create a new document. Graphic styles that are saved with the
active document will display in the panel when that document is open and active.