Ways to fill objects

If you want to fill objects with colors, textures, or pictures, choose one of the following options from the Fill menu:

Solid Color   If you want to use plain color, you can fill an object with a solid color.

Example of a solid color fill

Texture   If you want an object to look like itÆs made of brick, burlap, or some other material, you can fill an object with a texture.

Example of a texture fill

Designer Gradient   If you want to work with a predefined blend of colors, you can fill an object with a designer gradient.

Example of a Designer Gradient fill

Two-color Gradient   If you want to select your own blend of colors, you can fill an object with a two-color gradient.

Example of a two-color gradient

Picture   If you want to work with a photograph or other image, you can fill an object with a picture.

Example of a picture fill

Note   You can use options in the 3-D workpane (Effects menu) to fill selected areas in a 3-D object.