Adjusting gradients with the gradient tool
Once you have filled an object with a gradient, the gradient tool lets you modify the gradient by "repainting" the fill along an imaginary line you drag. This tool lets you change the direction of a gradient, change the beginning point and endpoint of a gradient, and apply a gradient across multiple objects.
To use the gradient tool: - Select an object whose gradient you want to modify.
- Select the gradient tool
. - Position the pointer where you want to define the beginning point of the gradient, and drag across the object in the direction you want the gradient to be painted. Hold down Shift to constrain the tool to multiples of 45 degrees.
- Release the mouse button where you want to define the endpoint of the gradient.
To apply a gradient across multiple objects: - Fill each object with a gradient using the Gradient palette, the Swatches palette, or the paint bucket tool.
- Select all of the objects.
- Select the gradient tool
. - Position the pointer where you want to define the beginning point of the gradient, and drag across the objects in the direction you want the gradient to be painted.
- Release the mouse button where you want to define the endpoint of the gradient.
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