Operation Manual

Apply or edit a gradient
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Apply a gradient to an object
Create an elliptical gradient
Modify the colors in a gradient
Apply a gradient across multiple objects
Change gradient direction, radius, or origin
After you apply a gradient to an object, you can quickly and easily replace or edit the gradient.
Apply a gradient to an object
Select an object and do one of the following:
To apply the last used gradient, click the Gradient box in the Tools panel or the Gradient Fill box in the Gradient panel.
To apply the last used gradient to an unselected object that currently does not contain a gradient, click the object with the Gradient tool
.
To apply a preset or previously saved gradient, choose a gradient from the Gradient menu in the Gradient panel or click a gradient
swatch in the Swatches panel.
Tip: To display only gradients in the Swatches panel, click the Show Swatch Kinds button
and choose Show Gradient Swatches.
Create an elliptical gradient
You can create linear, radial, or elliptical gradients. When you change the aspect ratio for a radial gradient, it becomes an elliptical gradient for
which you can also change the angle and make it tilt.
1. In the Gradient panel, choose Radial from the Type menu.
2. Specify an Aspect Ratio value other than 100%.
3. To tilt the ellipse, specify an Angle value other than 0.
Modify the colors in a gradient
1. Do one of the following:
To modify a gradient without filling an object with it, deselect all objects and double-click the Gradient tool or click the gradient box at the
bottom of the Tools panel.
To modify an object’s gradient, select the object, and open the Gradient panel.
To modify a preset gradient, select a gradient from the Gradient menu in the Gradient panel. Or, click a gradient swatch in the Swatches
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