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Hello Kevin,
I have a three layer design: one image layer, and two text layers. I have
applied strokes and drop shadows to each of the text layers (Effect> Stylize>
Drop Shadow).
When I select "Flatten Artwork" from the Layers menu I lose the drop shadow
that was applied to the text and instead the shadow appears around the
outside of the entire image.
KC - Im sorry you think that I reiterated the answer, but if you take the steps I outlined, you can re-add your drop shadows to your text individually using the appearance palette. Next time instead of leaving a bad feedback, ask a follow up question.
Kevin
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Kevin Stohlmeyer
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I am an Adobe Certified Instructor. I can answer all your questions about Adobe Illustrator version 8 through the new Adobe CS5 versions.
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I am an Adobe Certified Instructor for Adobe Illustrator and have been teaching this application to college students for the past 6 years. I now teach this as a corporate instructor.
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