Select the object, group, or layer.
Last updated on
Oct 22, 2026
Learn how to apply the Scribble effect to create a hand-drawn appearance for Adobe Illustrator artwork.
You can apply the Scribble effect to objects, groups, layers, or individual appearance attributes such as fills and strokes.
Apply the Scribble effect
To apply the effect to a specific fill or stroke, select the object and then select the attribute in the Appearance panel.
Select Effect > Stylize > Scribble.
In the Scribble Options dialog box, choose a preset from the Settings menu, or customize the effect using the available options.
Select OK.
Scribble options
|
Option |
Description |
|
Angle |
Sets the direction of the scribble lines. |
|
Path Overlap |
Controls how far the scribble lines extend beyond or remain inside the original path. |
|
Variation |
Adds randomness to the selected setting. |
|
Stroke Width |
Sets the width of the scribble lines. |
|
Curviness |
Controls how much the scribble lines curve. |
|
Spacing |
Sets the distance between scribble line folds. |
Manage the Scribble effect
To edit the Scribble effect, select the effect in the Appearance panel to reopen the Scribble Options dialog box.
To remove the effect, select it in the Appearance panel and choose Delete Selected Item icon at the bottom of the panel.
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