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Expert: - 7/13/2011


Question
Gray Edges
Gray Edges
Hello Mr. Stohlmeyer,
I have a problem with the edges of colored objects and fonts showing up as horrid gray outline while over a black background. I am using Illustrator CS5 on a Macbook Pro. This happens in both RGB and CMYK color modes. Even after exporting in both jpg and png modes, the edges don't go away. I have attached a screenshot from the program. Thanks in advance. :)

-Charles

Answer
Hi Charles,

I have a feeling it is your monitor. Check your resolution and change it to the highest setting and then review your images. Setting your screen to a different resolution that is not compatible with the monitor can cause "ghosting" or gray edges to appear in just about everything.

Your screenshot looks perfect on my end.

Kevin

Kevin Stohlmeyer

Expertise

I am an Adobe Certified Instructor. I can answer all your questions about Adobe Illustrator version 8 through the new Adobe CS5 versions.

Experience

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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Milwaukee Adobe Users Group National Association of Photoshop Professionals C2 Graphics Productivity Solutions

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BA - Graphic Design Adobe Certified Instructor - Illustrator Adobe Community Professional

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