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To create a multi-color gradient:
Open the Gradients palette (Window > Gradients). 1
The Gradients palette
Select the box(es) or line(s) on the layout you want to apply the gradient to, 2
the gradient will be applied to all selected items.
For lines only, click the Line icon to apply the gradient to just the line. 3
For boxes only, click the Border icon to apply the gradient to just the 4
border of the box .
Click the Background icon to apply the gradient to the backgound of the 5
item .
Click the Add to Colors icon to add your created gradient to the colors list 6
for this project. The Edit Gradient dialog displays, allowing you to name your
new color gradient. The mixed gradient color you have created will appear on
the Colors palette.
Gradient colors are not available when working in a text box, or if the Text 
icon is selected on the Colors Palette.
Choose the type of gradient you are creating from the Type drop down menu: 7
None, Axial, Radial, Rectangular or Diamond.
As soon as you choose a type of gradient, a default gradient is automatically 
created from two colors: the background color of the item you have selected
and black. Choosing a gradient also enables and disables the options and
controls appropriate to your selection.