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burgerqing
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March 31, 2023
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[Pantone color book] seems like it has only these three pantone books?

  • March 31, 2023
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where i can find the pantone solid color coated/uncoated option in illustrator?

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    Bill Silbert
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    Bill SilbertCommunity Expert
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    March 31, 2023

    Most PANTONE colors are no longer included for free with Creative Cloud programs. This is because PANTONE has now made their colors available only by subscription so Adobe was not able to work out an agreement with them to continue supplying the colors. Please see this articl https://9to5mac.com/2022/11/01/pantone-colors/ for more information.

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      burgerqingAuthor
      Inspiring
      April 3, 2023

      thank you so much Bill!

      Ton Frederiks
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      Ton FrederiksCommunity Expert
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      March 31, 2023

      Install an older version  and copy the .acb files.

      https://community.adobe.com/t5/illustrator-discussions/pantone-solid-swatches-missing-from-2023-update/m-p/13352427

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        burgerqingAuthor
        Inspiring
        March 31, 2023

        thank you so much, and do you know how to download adobe 2022? the website only shows only the most updated version

          Ton Frederiks
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          Ton FrederiksCommunity Expert
          Community Expert
          March 31, 2023

          It is easy to just install the 2022 version (while it is still available).  You don't even have to open it to copy the color books. After that you can deinstall that version.

          In the Creative Cloud app select Apps > All Apps > Illustrator > click the 3 dots …  next to the Open button >  click Other Versions and select 26.5.2

          Go the Illustrator 2022 Application folder > Presets > (your language folder) > Swatches > Color Books > and make a copy of PANTONE+ Solid Coated.acb and PANTONE+ Solid Uncoated.acb 

           

          Keep them in a safe place and copy them to the same location in the Illustrator 2023 application folder.

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