There are several ways to change the color of an object in CorelDRAW, depending on the type of object and the desired outcome. Here are the most common methods:
1. Using the Fill Tool (for solid fills):
- Select the object: Click on the object you want to change the color of.
- Activate the Fill Tool: Click on the "Fill Tool" in the toolbox (it usually looks like a paint bucket).
- Choose a color:
- Color Palette: Select a color directly from the color palette on the right side of the screen. A single click will change the fill color.
- Uniform Fill Dialog: Click the Fill Tool icon again or double-click the fill color swatch on the status bar to open the "Uniform Fill" dialog box. This provides more control over color selection (e.g., choosing from color models like RGB, CMYK, or Pantone).
- Eyedropper Tool: Within the Uniform Fill dialog, you can use the Eyedropper Tool to sample a color from anywhere on your screen.
2. Using the Outline Tool (for outline/stroke color):
- Select the object: Click on the object you want to change the outline color of.
- Activate the Outline Tool: Click on the "Outline Tool" in the toolbox (it usually looks like a pen nib).
- Choose a color:
- Color Palette: Right-click on a color in the color palette to change the outline color.
- Outline Pen Dialog: Click the Outline Tool icon again or double-click the outline color swatch on the status bar to open the "Outline Pen" dialog box. This allows you to adjust the outline width, style, color, and other properties.
- Eyedropper Tool: Use the Eyedropper Tool in the Outline Pen dialog to sample a color for the outline.
3. Using the Replace Colors Filter (for changing colors within an image or complex object):
- Select the image or object. This is useful if you want to change a specific color within a raster image or a complex vector object with many fills.
- Go to Effects > Adjust > Replace Colors. This opens the "Replace Colors" window.
- Configure the filter:
- From Color: Use the eyedropper to select the color you want to replace in the preview window. You can zoom and pan in the preview.
- To Color: Choose the new color you want to use as a replacement. You can use the color sliders or select a color from the color palette.
- Tolerance: Adjust the tolerance slider to control the range of colors that will be replaced. A higher tolerance will replace more colors that are similar to the "From Color."
- Preview: Ensure the "Preview" checkbox is enabled to see the results on the image itself.
- Click OK. The color replacement will be applied.
Example Scenario
Let's say you have a red circle and want to change it to blue:
- Select the Circle: Click on the red circle in CorelDRAW.
- Fill Tool: Click on the Fill Tool.
- Choose Blue: Click on a blue color from the color palette. The circle will now be blue.
If you wanted to change the outline of the red circle to blue:
- Select the Circle: Click on the red circle in CorelDRAW.
- Outline Tool: Click on the Outline Tool.
- Choose Blue: Right-click on a blue color from the color palette. The circle's outline will now be blue.
