Gradients

Select a gradient, modify the properties of a gradient, or save a new gradient.

To access this command...

Choose Format - Text Box and Shape - Object - Area - Gradients tab.

Gradient

Lists the available gradients. You can also modify or create your own gradients.

Add

Adds a custom gradient to the current list. Specify the properties of your gradient, and then click this button

Modify

Applies the current gradient properties to the selected gradient. If you want, you can save the gradient under a different name.

To rename a gradient, select the gradient, right-click and choose Rename. To delete a gradient, select the gradient, right-click and choose Delete.

Options

Use the options to define or modify a gradient.

Type

Select the gradient that you want to apply.

Centre X

Enter the horizontal offset for the gradient, where 0% corresponds to the current horizontal location of the endpoint colour in the gradient. The endpoint colour is the colour that is selected in the To Colour box.

Centre Y

Enter the vertical offset for the gradient, where 0% corresponds to the current vertical location of the endpoint colour in the gradient. The endpoint colour is the colour that is selected in the To Colour box.

Angle

Enter a rotation angle for the selected gradient.

Border

Enter the amount by which you want to adjust the area of the endpoint colour on the gradient. The endpoint colour is the colour that is selected in the To Colour box.

From Colour

Select a colour for the beginning point of the gradient.

Enter the intensity for the colour in the From Colour box, where 0% corresponds to black, and 100 % to the selected colour.

To Colour

Select a colour for the endpoint of the gradient.

Enter the intensity for the colour in the To Colour box, where 0% corresponds to black, and 100 % to the selected colour.

Delete

Deletes the selected element or elements after confirmation.

Preview

Displays a preview of the current selection.