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Identify a custom brush

Rename a custom brush or eraser, or change its icon appearing in the expanded area at the bottom of the Brush Palette.

NoteYou cannot change the name or icon for the default brushes.
Changing the name of a custom brush or eraser

1. Double-click the custom brush.

   The Brush Properties window appears.

2. In the Brush Properties window, click the Edit button.

   The Identify Custom Brush window appears.

3. Type a descriptive name in the Name field.
4. Click OK.

   The new name appears in the tooltip of the Do-It-Yourself brush in the Brush Palette.

Replacing a custom brush icon

1. Double-click the custom brush.

   The Brush Properties window appears.

2. In the Brush Properties window, click the Edit button.

   The Identify Custom Brush window appears.

3. Select an item from the Icon list.

   Beside the list, three versions of the selected icon appear:

   - when it is normally visible
   - when the cursor passes over it
   - when it is the current brush
4. After you have selected the icon you want, click OK.

   The new icon appears in the Brush Palette.

   NoteFor instructions and criteria on how to create your own brush icons, see Create your own brush icons.