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Illustrator CS4 Multi Artboards

The ability to create and use multiple artboards in Illustrator CS4 may prove to be the most popular feature in this new version. The multi-artboard options allow you to create many different comps that can be taken into other Adobe applications like Photoshop and InDesign.

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Illustrator CS4 Gradients

Create and edit complex gradients with the new Gradient tool in Illustrator CS4, which has undergone a complete makeover. There's a new reverse gradient button, and gradient widgets that allow users to edit applied gradients visually. There are also new transparency options.

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Illustrator CS4 Appearance Panel

There are some great new enhancements to the Appearance panel in Illustrator CS4 that will consolidate your workflow and save users a lot of time. For instance, it's now possible to make color and stroke adjustments right in the appearance panel, as well as add new fills, strokes, and effects. The new graphic styles panel has new abilities for combining and previewing effects.

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Background Designs

This effect has become increasingly popular for use in designing backgrounds. By using the live trace effect, you can take any stock image and transform it into an outline that can be placed behind your main subject. The technique works in Illustrator and can be used in Photoshop as well.

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