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Bevels

The Bevel Tool

The BEVEL Tool (shortcut "Ctrl + F3") gives objects an appearance of depth
instead of being flat on the page.

Bevels are resolution-independent so you can scale them without losing quality.

Bevel type
Slider type list
Slider and numeric value for selected parameter
Outer bevel
Inner bevel
Join style
You can apply bevels to most types of object. The exceptions are:

• Part of a block of text (such as a single letter)-the bevel is instead applied to all the
text.
• To the curve in text along a curve.
• Contoured objects.
• Live effects (the bevel is applied to the object before the effect is applied if the effect is
live, or to the bounding box of the effect if the effect is locked).

Applying a bevel

To apply a bevel to a single object:
1. Select the object
2. Choose the BEVEL Tool.
3. Choose the bevel shape you want from the BEVEL TYPE list. Note that NONE
removes any applied bevels.

Applying a bevel to several objects

The result of a bevel on several objects depends on if the objects are grouped: