Editing Shade Content
Shade content is very similar to paths except instead of a solid color fill a gradient or shade formula is used to create colors that gradually change across the shape. Shades can be used to create anything from shapes and dividers to even logos and images. The Content editing tool is capable of editing shades that are a part of the PDF. Shades can be moved, edited, or deleted using the content editing tool.
How to Edit Shade Content
- Activate the tool by clicking on the
Edit Content button on the Document Tab making sure the "Shade" option is selected in the 
drop down arrow.
- Then click or drag an area with the mouse to select the desired content. Once selected, content can be edited, moved or deleted following the instructions below.
- Note: Selecting multiple pieces of content will let you update the properties for all pieces at once
- Once complete, to exit Content Editing mode, simply click on the hand tool
or Esc on the keyboard
Move or Edit Properties
Move or Edit the shade by doing the following
- Move: Click on the shade and drag it to its new location on the page.
- Edit: To access the shade properties, right click (Mac: Ctrl + Click) and choose Properties in the mouse menu or double click on the selected shade.
Shade Content Properties
Shade Content contain the following property settings:
Fill Color: the fill color of the shade
Stroke Color: the border color of the shade
Border Width: the width of the border line of the shade
Cut, Copy, & Paste Shade Content
Cut or Copy shade by doing the following
- Cut: Cut the shade by using the shortcut key Ctrl + X (Mac: ⌘ + X) or right-click on the shade ( Ctrl + Click on Mac) and choose Cut in the context menu.
- Copy: Copy the shade by using the shortcut key Ctrl + C (Mac: ⌘ + C) or right-click on the shade ( Ctrl + Click on Mac) and choose Copy in the context menu.
- Paste: Navigate to the location you wish to paste the shade and use the shortcut key Ctrl + V (Mac: ⌘ + V) or right click (Mac: Ctrl + Click) and select Paste in the context menu
Remove Shade Content
Delete the shade by pressing the Del key or right-click on the shade ( Ctrl + Click on Mac) and choose Delete in the context menu.
