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Participant
January 16, 2016
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Changing the color of a solid layer

If I create a solid layer for a background, then decide I don't like the color I chose, is there a way to change the color without deleting the layer and adding a new one?

caroline_edits
caroline_editsCorrect answer
Community Manager
July 29, 2020

Check out the last 10 seconds of this video. It'll show you how to get to the solid settings!

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Participant
October 29, 2024

So here's the actual answer, where you modify a solid that already exists.

1. Find the solid you want to replace, in your timeline
2. Locate the coresponding asset in your project library (usually under a folder called 'Solids')
3. Left-click and choose 'Replace Footage > Solid'
4. This will brind up the solid editing panel so you can change it however you want. 

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caroline_edits
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caroline_editsCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
Community Manager
July 29, 2020

Check out the last 10 seconds of this video. It'll show you how to get to the solid settings!

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Participant
August 8, 2021

Thank you very much!

 

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Community Expert
January 16, 2016

Open the solid settings by using the Layer Menu or by selecting the solid in the timeline and pressing Ctrl/Cmnd + Shift + y

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Inspiring
November 22, 2024

The AEs have really intuitive controls, indeed.

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