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Learn how to remove a drop shadow from a graphic and text layer by following this simple tutorial using Adobe Illustrator CS5.

  1. Collapse layer to see the existing layers within it, carry out this command also by clicking on the small triangle on your layers panel.
  2. Select the text layer and click on your appearance panel.
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  3. By selecting your text layer and clicking on your appearance panel, you have now seen the appearance attributes of that layer such as if it has a fill, stroke, set transparency or an effect. In this case a drop shadow, select then the drop shadow layer and drag it to the trash can icon.
  4. Select the graphic or layer that has the drop shadow. On the accompanied illustration and example the red circle has the drop shadow only and not the muffin graphic. Select the red circle and click again your appearance panel.
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