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Syntax_One
Syntax_One
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March 17, 2021
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How to delete Swatch libraries that I created from list?

  • March 17, 2021
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Hi!

 

Is there a way to delete the libraries I created at the bottom of the list?

 

 

Thank you!

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Correct answer CarlosCanto

I see, I tried saving to the desktop and I got the same results as you did.

 

try saving them in the designated folders, for user defined libraries the standard folder is 

C:\Users\canto\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\Adobe Illustrator 25 Settings\en_US\x64\Swatches

 

for application library, save in the folder previously posted. However you won't be able to save directly from Illustrator since it's a system folder. You could save to the desktop and move the file yourself using finder/explorer. By saving to those 2 folders you can add/delete files without having to restart illustrator

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Ton Frederiks
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Ton FrederiksCommunity Expert
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March 17, 2021

On a Mac it is username > Library > Application Support > Adobe > Adobe Illustrator 25 > your language > Swatches.

    Ton Frederiks
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    Ton FrederiksCommunity Expert
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    March 17, 2021

    Try to save a library and have a good look where it is saved.

      CarlosCanto
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      CarlosCantoCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      March 17, 2021

      I see, I tried saving to the desktop and I got the same results as you did.

       

      try saving them in the designated folders, for user defined libraries the standard folder is 

      C:\Users\canto\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\Adobe Illustrator 25 Settings\en_US\x64\Swatches

       

      for application library, save in the folder previously posted. However you won't be able to save directly from Illustrator since it's a system folder. You could save to the desktop and move the file yourself using finder/explorer. By saving to those 2 folders you can add/delete files without having to restart illustrator

        Syntax_One
        Syntax_OneAuthor
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        March 18, 2021

        Thank you! This works!

        CarlosCanto
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        CarlosCantoCommunity Expert
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        March 17, 2021

        check if you see the Swatch files are in the presets folder, if they're there, just delete them or move them to another folder.

        C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Illustrator 2021\Presets\en_US\Swatches

          Syntax_One
          Syntax_OneAuthor
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          March 17, 2021

          Hi!

           

          Thank you for your answer.

           

          When I restarted, they disappeared. But I created new ones for test purposes, and I want to remove them without having to do a restart again.

           

          I'm on a MAC.

           

          Thanks again!

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