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Edit a gradient fill

Edit Gradient pop-up window

  1. Select an object that has a gradient fill or select a gradient fill from the Fill Options pop-up menu in the Property inspector.

  2. Click the Fill Color box in the Property inspector or Tools panel to open the pop-up window.

  3. Do any of the following:

    • To add a new color swatch, click the area below the gradient color ramp.

    • To add an opacity swatch, click the area above the gradient color ramp.

    • To remove a color or opacity swatch from the gradient, drag the swatch away from the Edit Gradient pop-up window.

    • To set or change the color of a color swatch, click the color swatch and select a color.

    • To set or change the transparency of an opacity swatch, click the opacity swatch and either drag the slider to the percentage of transparency (0 is completely transparent and 100 is completely opaque), or enter a numeric opacity value from 0 to 100. Then press Enter or click outside the Edit Gradient pop-up window.

      Note: The transparency checkerboard shows through the gradient in transparent areas.
    • To adjust the transition between colors in the fill, drag color swatches left or right.