Blending Mode on by default - can't make normal

[chrism9002341]

Hey folks, odd one, my shapes seem to be stuck on a blend mode, multiply was the last I notice, but when I go to check, it's on normal, no effects are and and opacity is at 100%

[Anshul_Saini]

Hi @chrism9002341,

That sounds frustrating! It seems like your shapes are visually behaving as if they're in a blend mode like "Multiply," even though everything is set to "Normal" with no effects and full opacity.

This could be due to a different issue, such as a layer or group having a blending mode applied. Could you try selecting the shape and checking the blending mode and opacity at both the object, layer & group levels? If that doesn't resolve it, you might also want to double-check your Appearance panel to see if any unexpected effects are applied. 

Also, is this happening in a particular file or all files? Please confirm which version of Illustrator you are currently using.

Let me know if that helps or if you're still facing issues!

Best,

Anshul Saini

[Monika Gause]

There's nothing on a group or layer, but you can click open the "Fill" in the Appearance panel. Inside there is an opacity slider as well.

https://youtu.be/zXvRbN03MzQ

[packaging specialist]

Maybe they're just overprinted?