Expert: Kevin Stohlmeyer - 8/6/2008

Question
Hi.  I have an illustration that has about 100 tiny spheres in it.  I would like to change the direction or angle of the gradient and apply it to all the spheres.  I have adjusted one of the spheres.  If I select all of the spheres and then use the eyedropper tool on the color changes but not the direction of the gradient.  Other than altering each sphere separately, is there a way to do it to the selection at once?  I'm sure the answer is simple, I just can't find it in the help menus.

Thanks

Answer
Hi Pam,

This is simpler than you think (thank god right?). Drag your first sphere (with the gradient applied) into the graphic styles palette. This will create a new graphic style that you can apply to the rest of the spheres. If you need to change the gradient again, drag your new sphere while holding down option/alt on top of the existing graphic style. This will change all of the applied styles at the same time.

Thanks

Kevin