Applying color gradients


    You use the Gradient palette, the toolbox, or the Swatches palette to apply a color gradient to an object's fill. You can use the Gradient tool to apply a gradient across multiple objects. For information on using the Gradient palette, see Using the Gradient palette.

To fill an object with a gradient:

  1. Select the object.
  2. To apply a gradient, do one of the following:
    • In the Gradient palette, click the Gradient Fill box in the upper left. (Choose Show Options from the Gradient palette menu if needed.)
    • Click the Gradient button at the bottom of the toolbox.
    • Click a gradient swatch in the Swatches palette. (To display only gradients in the palette, click the Show Gradient Swatches button Show Gradient Swatches button .)

To apply a gradient across multiple objects:

  1. Fill each object with a gradient.
  2. Select all of the objects.
  3. Select the Gradient tool Gradient tool .
  4. 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.
  5. Release the mouse button where you want to define the endpoint of the gradient.