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Take a shortcut when filling in an item with color (CS2/CS3/CS4/CS5)

Photos are always nice, but not always necessary. When your layout calls for something simpler, like clip art, you can easily fill an image with color to create the sort of effect shown in Figure A. There are a few ways you can accomplish this but they’re not equally efficient. Here’s how to use your keyboard to get it done fast.

To fill a selection with color using a keyboard shortcut:

1.  Select the area you want to fill with color. (There are many ways to select pixels; the t...