How to Remove an Effect in Adobe Illustrator


This article will show you how to remove an effect in Adobe Illustrator.

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    Create an object and apply the effect. The example below features a 3D effect.
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    Click on the object. Follow this path: Window > Appearance
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    When the Appearance box appears, click on the effect you wish to remove. Then click on the Clear Appearance button (2nd from left on bottom of palette).
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    Your effect has been removed. Simply reverse the process to add the effect back.
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Updated: January 6, 2016
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Categories: Adobe Illustrator
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