
For example, if you need multiple boxes that differ in color but are
otherwise identically formatted, the best way to proceed is to define a
generic style for the box including borders, area fill, font, and so on
and a number of hierarchically dependent styles which differ only in
the fill color attribute. If later you need to change the font size or the
thickness of the border, it is sufficient to change the parent style and
all the other styles will change accordingly.
Creating graphics styles
You can create a new graphics style in two ways:
• Using the Style dialog box
• From a selection
Creating a new graphic style using the Style dialog box
Choose the Graphics Styles icon at the top of the Styles and
Formatting window.
To link a new style with an existing style, first select that style, and
then right-click and choose New. Otherwise, select Default, then right-
click and choose New.
Figure 121: Linking a new
style with an existing style
As discussed in the preceding section, when styles are linked, changing
the font will change it in all the linked styles. Sometimes this is exactly
what you want; at other times you do not want the changes to apply to
all the linked styles. It pays to plan ahead.
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