Work with Graphic Style Libraries

Last updated on Sep 11, 2025

Learn how to access, use, and manage graphic style libraries..

Graphic style libraries contain preset appearance styles you can apply to objects. When opened, a library appears in a separate panel. You can preview and apply styles just like in the Graphic Styles panel, but you can't add, delete, or edit styles in a library.

Select Window > Graphic Styles.

In the Graphic Styles panel, select Graphic Styles Libraries Menu .

The Graphic Styles panel displays highlighted Graphic Styles Libraries Menu option.
Access and add style presets to the Graphic Styles panel.

In the Graphic Styles Libraries Menu, do the following:

  • To save a new graphic style to the library, select Save Graphic Styles, name the file, and then select Save.
  • To move graphic styles from a library to the Graphic Styles panel, select the graphic style library, and then select the style you want to add.
  • To add multiple styles to the Graphic Styles panel from a library, select the graphic style library, and then select New Graphic Style from the library’s panel menu .