| How to Change a Background in Adobe Illustrator Posted: 14 May 2021 01:00 AM PDT Adobe Illustrator is a vector graphics editor. This means that it uses lines and data points to create images instead of pixels. If you place a pixel-based (raster) image in Illustrator, you can use a clipping mask to remove the background from the image. You can then create a new background layer or edit the color of the artboard. This wikiHow teaches you how to change a background in Adobe Illustrator. [Edit]Creating a Clipping Mask - Place an image in Illustrator. This can be any image with a background you want to remove. This includes raster images (i.g. JPEG, PNG, PDF) or vector images (i.g. SVG, EPS).
- If the image is in vector format, you only need to click the background objects to select them and press "Delete" to remove them.
- If you place a raster image that has only a few colors and is not too detailed, you can use Live Trace to convert the image to vector format. Then you can just double-click the background objects and press "Delete" to remove them.
- Use the Pen tool to trace the objects you want to keep. This will create a new vector shape over the object in the image you want to keep. Use the following steps to use the Pen tool.
- Click the icon that resembles the head of a fountain pen in the toolbar.
- Click along the edge of the object you want to keep to create a new vector point.
- Click another spot along the edge to create a new vector point and a straight line between the two vector points.
- Click and hold another spot and drag to create a curved line.
- Click another spot to continue the curved line.
- Click the previous vector point to change the direction of the curve or create a new straight line.
- Alternatively, you can use the marquee and ellipse tools to create rectangular and circular shapes. Then use the Tools in the Pathfinder tools to combine shapes, or subtract from the shape.
- Remove the color of the shape. When tracing an outline around a shape, the fill color may cover the object you are tracing. Use the following steps to remove the color of the shape and just use a colored outline around the shape.
- Click the icon that resembles a paint pallete or click Window followed by Color to open the Color menu.
- Click the solid square icon to select the fill color.
- Click the icon that resembles a white box with a red line through it to turn off the color.
- Click the icon that resembles a hollow square to select the outline.
- Use the color picker to select a color for the outline.
- Select the outline and the image background. Once you have a shape drawn around the object you want to keep, hold "Shift" and select both the background image and the outline shape.
- Click . It's in the menu bar at the top. This displays the Object menu.
- Hover over . This displays a submenu for creating and releasing a clipping mask.
- Click . This creates a new clipping mask use the shape you drew. This will hide everything except what is within the clipping mask shape that you drew. This removes the background layer.
[Edit]Creating a Background Layer - Click the Layers icon. It has an icon that resembles a white square on top of a black square. Normally it's in the panel to the right. Click this icon to display the Layers menu.
- Alternatively, you can click Window in the menu bar and then click Layers to open the Layers menu.
- Click the icon that resembles a white page. It's at the bottom of the Layers menu. This will create a new numbered layer (e.g. "Layer 2").
- Rename the new layer "Background." Use the following steps to rename the layer:
- Double-click the new layer you created in the Menu layer.
- Type "Background" next to "Name".
- Click Ok.
- Drag the layer to the bottom. You can move layers in the Layers menu by clicking and dragging them. Drag the Background layer to the bottom of the list. This ensures that all objects and artwork in the background layer appear behind all other layers in your Illustrator file.
- Create your background artwork. Use the art tools to create your background artwork. If you just want to use a single color for your artwork, use the marquee tool to create a rectangle the size of your artboard. Then click the "Color" or "Swatches" menu to pick a color using the color-picker or one of the swatches.
- If there are objects in any of the other layers obstructing your view of the background layer, click the eyeball icon next to all other layers in the Layers menu to hide those layers.
- You can also place a raster image, such as JPEG or PNG into the background layer. Though Illustrator is not really designed to edit raster images. If you are using a lot of raster images, you may have an easier time using Photoshop or GIMP.
- Lock the background layer in place. Once you are finished creating your background, open the Layers menu. Click the empty square next to the eyeball icon next to the Background layer. You should see a lock icon appear next to the background layer. This locks the layer in place and prevents you from accidentally editing the background layer while you work on your other artwork.
[Edit]Altering the Color of the Artboard - Open "Document Setup." While it is possible to alter the color of the artboard itself, this change is only visible in the digital version of the project. The altered artboard color will not appear in any printed versions of your work. Select File and choose Document Setup from the drop down menu.[1]
- This change only exists within Adobe Illustrator. When you print or export your project, the artboard will revert to its original white color. To change the background color permanently, you need to create a separate background layer.
- Click the checkbox next to "Simulate Colored Paper". It's in the section labeled "Transparency."
- The "Simulate Colored Paper" feature mimics actual paper. The darker the paper, the darker your artwork will appear. If you set the background color to black, your artwork would disappear because it would not be visible on real black paper.[2]
- Change the background color. Use the following steps to change the background color:[3]
- Click on the white rectangle to open up a "Color Palette" dialogue box.
- Click a color from one of the swatches or color picker.
- Click Ok.
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| How to Use Hashtags Posted: 13 May 2021 05:00 PM PDT Hashtags (#) are used to sort and categorize content on certain social media sites. Using hashtags makes it easier to find the things you post online, and they're a great tool if you're growing a business or looking for more followers. If you've never used them before, don't worry! It's super easy and you have a lot of freedom when it comes to inventing your own hashtags. All you have to do is put a # symbol in front of a word (or string of words with no spaces) and you've made a hashtag! #SuperEasy [Edit]Hop on popular trends. - Check out what's trending on Instagram or Twitter for ideas. Most websites that use hashtags have a "trending" or "top" tab where you can see the most popular posts. If you want to hop on the bandwagon to get most eyes on your posts or you're just digging for fresh ideas, this is a great place to start.[1]
- There are only a handful of websites that support hashtags, although they do tend to be bigger platforms. The popular sites that use hashtags include Twitter, Google+, Instagram, LinkedIn, Tumblr, and Pintrest.[2]
- You can also pull up a third-party search site, like Keyword Tool or Hashtagify, to scan through the most popular hashtags showing up on a given website.
- Use hashtags to punctuate a comment with added flair. Hashtags are a great way to emphasize a point you make, pepper in a little colorful commentary, or drive home the tone of your post. The benefit here is that you can sneak in additional information as you see fit. This is especially helpful if you don't want your post to be misinterpreted.[3]
- For example, if you posted a complaint about a big truck blocking your street, you might use something like #CityLiving or #FirstWorldProblems to contextualize your frustration.
- If you post something political, you can throw in something like #Discourse or #PoliticalAnalysis to emphasize the seriousness of your post, or #ImpeachEverybody to throw a little humor in there.
[Edit]Stick with a few simple tags for search purposes. - If you aren't trying to get fancy and you want views, use 3 hashtags. Choose a few simple hashtags that directly pertain to the subject of your post. Make one of them extremely short and broad, another one slightly more descriptive, and a third tag that's highly specific. This will keep readers from feeling overwhelmed with tags, while increasing the odds that people stumble on your post.[4]
- For example, if you're a food blogger, you might use #Food, #Foodie, and #GourmetMeal to make that photo of the artisanal flatbread you just ate more searchable.
- If you are commenting on a political story, you might use #Politics, #America, and #CongressionalDebate.
- The classic #Selfie, #NoFilter, and #NoMakeup, is a popular example of this streamlined approach.
[Edit]Inject a bit of humor. - A hashtag is a great way to present a punchline or include a joke. Since hashtags are naturally tacked on at the end of content, they're a great way to "hide" a punchline without giving the joke away at first glance. A lot of hashtags become popular exclusively because they're funny, and you can put your spin on a popular joke or try to come up with your own![5]
- If you post a photo of yourself wearing an ugly sweater and your caption is something like, "Look at this beautiful sweater my friend bought me!" you might add something like #WorstGiftEver or #TooCoolForSchool.
[Edit]Categorize your own content. - If you post often, hashtags can make it easier to sort through old posts. You don't have to use hashtags to reach other people or add additional information to your posts. Hashtags were originally invented to categorize things, so they're a great way to sort stuff out. It'll be a lot easier to find things in the future if you want the ability to go back and check out a previous post.[6]
- You can do this on any platform where you have the ability to search your own content. So, in Twitter, you would search @YourUsername followed by the hashtag you used. You won't be able to do this on every site, though.
- For example, if you post about political issues, but you also catalogue your vacations online, you might use #Politics and #Vacation to separate your posts into digital folders.
- If you do this, keep it simple. You want to be able to remember your categories in the future and the more specific you get, the harder it will be to recall the hashtag.
[Edit]Contribute to a specific conversation. - Subcultures often use hashtags to hold public conversations. If you're always posting about skateboarding, look at other posts by skateboarders to see what hashtags they use. Historians, political commentators, and even medical professionals are in the habit of using hyper-specific hashtags to hold large-scale conversations in their fields of interest, so don't hesitate to use hashtags this way.[7]
- You may not get a ton of views on every one of these posts, but it's a great way to reach a specific demographic if you want to contribute to conversations you care about.
[Edit]Overload your posts to get more views. - Spamming your posts with hashtags can draw you massive attention. If your only goal is to get as many eyeballs on your content as possible, using as many hashtags as possible is the best way to get your views up. Some people may get frustrated with you for doing this, but the more hashtags you use, the more likely your content is to pop up in the search engine.[8]
- Be careful with this one. You may get more views, but people may see through what you're doing, and some folks may stop following you.
- While a lot of hashtags definitely lead to a lot of views, there's no evidence that it means more interaction. Don't expect a ton of people to comment or like your content when you do this.[9]
[Edit]Use hashtags to get your brand out there. - If you own a business, hashtags are a phenomenal tool. If you haven't used hashtags before and you're looking to develop your online business, you're missing out. A lot of potential customers may not be seeing your advertisements or posts, so getting in the habit of attaching hashtags to your content is a great way to expand your market reach.[10]
- If you have any doubts about hashtags from a marketing perspective, know that tweets with at least one hashtag are 55% more likely to be retweeted![11]
[Edit]Find popular trends to promote your business. - Seek out hashtags that tie your service or product to popular trends. This is a great way to sneak your content into a larger conversation that's taking place online. If you can find a trending hashtag online that somehow relates to your product or service, then you're going to see a lot more traffic.[12]
- For example, the #Merica tag is used to poke fun at American stereotypes. If a fast-food company starts promoting their new bacon double-cheeseburger, they might use #Merica to get some fresh eyes on their content.
- There are apps and software out there, like RiteTag and Hashtagify, that will try to match your content to popular and related hashtags people are engaging with.[13]
- Always make sure that you're using hashtags responsibly. If everyone is tweeting #DownWithBigBrands because some CEO committed a crime or something, using the hashtag to promote your small business may be seen as opportunistic and tone-deaf.[14]
[Edit]Create an original tag to improve your brand. - Crafting fresh, brand-specific hashtags is a great way to go viral. Even if going viral isn't your primary goal, using a consistent hashtag or two will make it easier to see how folks online are interacting with your business. If you use the same original tag over and over again, you can search it online to see what other people think of your brand.
- This is also a great way to tie your business to a certain geographic location. If you own a shop in downtown Buffalo, you might use #BuffaloNY or #BuffaloBusiness to emphasize the location of your shop.
- For example, if you own a business called Joe's Watch Repair, a tag like #JoeKnows or #JoesOnTime can really stick out online. It's likely that some people out there may even use your tag for some other reason to give you an even bigger boost online!
- If you go this route, you can always pay an influencer or give them products to promote your business on their platform!
[Edit]Warnings - It's important to note that you can use numbers inside of a hashtag, but you can't use symbols or punctuation. In other words. #hashtag4ever will work, but #hashtag-4-ever will only be interpreted as #hashtag by search engines.[15]
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| How to Open Up Posted: 13 May 2021 09:00 AM PDT Do you have trouble opening up to the world around you? If so, you have nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, it takes a lot of courage to be open, honest, and vulnerable with the people in your life, whether they're a friend, loved one, partner, or acquaintance. Don't worry. We've put together some tips, tricks, and suggestions that might make it a little easier to open up in your next conversation. [Edit]Identify the root of the problem. - Opening up is scary, and requires you to be vulnerable. If you're having trouble taking that leap of faith, think about what's holding you back. You might be worried about the person leaving you behind further down the line, or judging you for whatever you have to say.[1] Once you figure out the root of the problem, you'll have an easier time taking control of your thoughts and feelings.
- For example, a close friend betrayed your trust and shared a secret, you might have trouble trusting other people.
[Edit]Embrace your strengths and positive qualities. - Opening up is all about learning to be comfortable with who you are. Try to pinpoint any negative thoughts that pop into your head throughout the day. Instead of thinking about your insecurities and weaknesses, focus instead on what you're good at, and what makes you you. Embracing the positives is a big step toward conquering your insecurities, and helps you feel more comfortable and confident opening up.[2]
- For instance, you might admire how pretty your smile is, or how good you are at making people laugh.
[Edit]Practice opening up on social media. - Conquer your fear of judgment and rejection in baby steps. It takes a big leap of faith to really make yourself vulnerable and open up—but you don't have to do this all at once! Try being a little more open and vulnerable on your social media accounts to help build your confidence. Quick, honest social media posts are a great way to embrace your authentic self while you practice opening up.[3]
- For instance, you might tweet about how you had a tough day at work. If you live with a chronic illness, you might shed some light on your daily experiences.
[Edit]Work on your self-confidence. - Boost your self-confidence by practicing self-care. Take time each day to pamper and care for yourself, even if it's just for a few minutes. Self care can be something as simple as picking out a nice outfit, scheduling a doctor's appointment, or hopping in the shower. The better you feel about yourself, the more confident and comfortable you'll feel opening up.[4]
[Edit]Find common interests. - Common ground makes it easier to strike up a conversation. Sign up for a club or class, or hang out with friends and acquaintances that have similar interests as you. Use your common interest as a conversation starter, and see where things lead. Plus, it's a lot easier to chat with people who enjoy the same things as you![5]
- If you sign up for a cooking class, you could say something like, "I love being able to experiment with new ingredients in the kitchen. What are some of your favorite go-to recipes?"
- If you join a biking group, you might open up and say something like, "Bike rides are so therapeutic for me. After a tough day, a long bike ride always makes me feel better."
[Edit]Ask people questions about themselves. - Asking questions can make it easier to open up in a conversation. More often than not, people enjoy sharing and chatting about their lives. Use this to your advantage, and ask a friendly question to get the conversation going. Throughout your chat, pipe in about your own experiences.[6]
- You might ask someone how their weekend went. Once they've shared their story, jump in and describe what you did on the weekend.
- Asking questions is a great way to see what you have in common with other people. Chances are, the more questions you ask, the more comfortable you'll feel opening up later on.
[Edit]Use open body language when you talk to people. - Changing your body language can make you feel more confident and approachable. When you feel nervous and vulnerable, you might hunch your shoulders, cross your arms, and/or avoid making eye contact. Instead, try standing up straight, keeping your arms open, and maintaining eye contact. These small habits may help boost your confidence, and make it easier to open up to others.[7]
[Edit]Say what's really on your mind. - Open, honest communication makes it easier for you to open up. Try not to beat around the bush in your conversation. Instead, say exactly what's on your mind, and wait for the other person to respond. When you make yourself vulnerable, you actually open yourself up to a more honest, genuine, and productive conversation.[8]
- If you're talking to your partner, you might say, "I feel like we don't get a lot of quality time together" instead of saying "You spend too much time at work."
- If you're chatting with a friend, you could say, "I feel like our friendship isn't a priority to you" instead of saying "You never answer my texts."
[Edit]Use "I" statements. - First-person statements help put your thoughts and feelings into words. If you're feeling vulnerable, you might speak in second person, or rely on the other person to get the conversation going. That's okay! In your next conversation, try to label your own thoughts and feelings using the word "I."[9]
- For example, say something like "I'm so happy we were able to meet for lunch" instead of saying "Are you happy to be here?"
- Statements like, "I always enjoy spending time with you" "I loved getting to chat with you" and "I hope we can hang out again soon" are some other "I" statements you can try.
[Edit]Challenge yourself to be a little more vulnerable. - Create small goals for yourself in your daily routine. You might visit a club and try to talk to 1 new person, or have a deep phone conversation with a friend or loved one. Set small, attainable goals for yourself that help you open up at your own pace.[10]
- For instance, instead of talking to a friend about school or your favorite TV show, you might talk about something that's stressing you out.
[Edit]Meet with a counselor. - A counselor can help you tackle your fear of opening up. Schedule an appointment with a therapist and share some of your struggles. They can help you get to the root of your fears, and give you lots of tips on how to open up and connect with others.[11]
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