AutoCAD 2008 User's Guide > Create and Modify Objects > Control the Properties of Objects > Work with Colors > Set the Current Color > 
Set the Current Color
Concept Procedure Quick Reference
 
 
 

To set a color from a color book for all new objects

  1. On the Properties toolbar, click the Color control.
  2. Click Select Color.
  3. In the Select Color dialog box, Color Book tab, select a color book from the Color Book box.
  4. Select a color by clicking on a color chip. To browse through the color book, use the up and down arrows on the color slider.
  5. Click OK.

    The Color control displays the current color.

 Command entry: COLOR