Extra credit Option 1: Handy Illustrator technique: Using the eyedropper tool

One of the illustrator techniques was learning to use the eyedropper tool.  This tool is very useful when making a choropleth map.  This tool can be used to copy the color from one object to another.  It can also be used to copy other attributes from an object to the other.

1.       Select the object whose attributes you want to change.

2.       Select the Eyedropper tool.

3.       Move the Eyedropper tool onto the object you want to copy the attributes from and click on it.

The shortcut to do this is:

1.       Select the object you want the attributes from.

2.       Select the eyedropper tool and click on the object you want to apply the changes.  Continue to click on object to apply changes if desired.

Using the shortcut saved me a lot of time when making the maps.  I hope it does the same or did the same for you.