Applying a Gradient Fill

1. Select the objects.
2. In the Fill/Stroke Editor, select Gradient Fill.

   

3. Do one of the following:
   • Select a stock gradient from the Gradient list.
   • Make your own gradient, or edit an existing stock gradient.
   1. Select a gradient type from the list.

      The following gradients types are available:

      Linear Gradient

      Radial Gradient

      Conical Gradient

      Square Gradient

   2. Select a gradient color mode from the list.

      The following gradient color modes are available:

      	RGB	Defines the gradient colors using the RGB color model.
      	CMYK	Defines the gradient colors using using the CMYK color model.
      	Single spot color	Blends the gradient between two or more shades of a single spot color.
      	Double spot colors	Blends the gradient between two spot colors. This type of gradient is defined solely by its end points: it has no intermediate points.

   3. Click to edit the gradient using the Edit Line. (See Editing Gradients Using the Edit Line for more information.)
   4. Adjust the Gradient Angle using the field.
   5. Adjust or add Node Color icons using the Edit Bar.
      • Click and drag a single Node Color icon to shift the gradient effect.
      • Click in the empty space above the Edit Bar to add more Node Color icons.
      • Drag and reposition Node Color icons to vary gradient effects.