If you are working on a design project in Adobe Illustrator and need to remove a drop shadow from an object, you may be wondering how to do so. Fortunately, removing a drop shadow in Illustrator is a simple process that can be done in just a few steps.
Step 1: Select the Object
The first step in removing a drop shadow is to select the object that has the drop shadow applied to it. Simply click on the object to ensure that it is selected.
Step 2: Open the Appearance Panel
Next, navigate to the ‘Window’ menu in the top navigation bar and select ‘Appearance’ from the dropdown menu. This will open the Appearance panel, which displays all the effects and styles applied to the selected object.
Step 3: Remove the Drop Shadow Effect
In the Appearance panel, you will see a list of all the effects applied to the object. Look for the drop shadow effect in the list, which will be labelled as ‘Drop Shadow.’ Click on the effect to select it, and then click on the ‘Trash Can’ icon at the bottom of the panel to delete the effect.
Step 4: Confirm the Removal
After clicking the ‘Trash Can’ icon, the drop shadow effect will be removed from the object. You can confirm that the drop shadow has been removed by looking at the object on the artboard, where the shadow should no longer be visible.
By following these simple steps, you can easily remove a drop shadow from an object in Adobe Illustrator and ensure that your design looks exactly as you intended.