To create a polka dot-patterned fill that covers the background behind text or graphics in an Adobe Illustrator document, you could draw your pattern dot by dot – or simplify your task by creating an Illustrator pattern swatch and applying it to a background object. Adobe Illustrator’s patterns make quick work of filling large areas with repeating geometric shapes or irregular textures. The trick to crafting just the right pattern swatch lies in the precise use of dimensions and boundaries. Tips Warnings Writer Bio
