hi neville,

> Per your post, did you find a workable solution?
>
> I have wasted a lot hours trying to resolve this same issue.

create new colors in "edit > colors"

for frames and shapes, apply them in the color tab of the properties
palette

for text use the color section of the text tab in the same palette

ciao
a.l.e

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