Apply solid, gradient, and bitmap fills with the Paint Bucket tool

The Paint Bucket tool fills enclosed areas with color. This tool lets you do the following:
  • Fill empty areas, and change the color of already painted areas.

  • Paint with solid colors, gradient fills, and bitmap fills.

  • Use the Paint Bucket tool to fill areas that are not entirely enclosed.

  • Have Flash close gaps in shape outlines as you use the Paint Bucket tool.

  1. Select the Paint Bucket tool from the Tools panel.
  2. Select a fill color and style.
  3. Click the Gap Size modifier and select a gap size option:
    • Don’t Close Gaps to close gaps manually before filling the shape. Closing gaps manually can be faster for complex drawings.

    • A Close option to have Flash fill a shape that has gaps.

      Note: If gaps are too large, you might have to close them manually.
  4. Click the shape or enclosed area to fill.

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