Quick Tip: How to Make a 100% Vector Drop Shadow with Illustrator CS5

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Sharon Archer-Thomas Last updated Oct 18, 2010

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Tools & Tips Vector Adobe Illustrator

Learn how to create a drop shadow and an inner glow effect using the appearance panel and stroke options available in AI CS5, which is 100% vector.

Tools & Tips Vector Adobe Illustrator

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Sharon Archer-Thomas

Envato Tuts+ Design & Illustration Editor, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

Sharon Archer-Thomas (she/her) has been working with Adobe products for over 20 years. She's written for sites such as Adobe, Smashing Magazine, and Envato Tuts+. She's worked for Envato Tuts+ for over 10+ years and is the Design & Illustration Editor. She is the author of Adobe Master Class: Illustrator, inspiring artwork and tutorials by established and emerging artists. Published in 2012 by Adobe Press/Peachpit Press. She is an author on GraphicRiver, where you can purchase many of her best selling Adobe Illustrator add-ons.

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