Transforming and distorting Gradient and Pattern fills

You can move, rotate, skew, and change the width of an object's Pattern or Gradient fill.

When you select an object with a Pattern or Gradient fill and choose the Paint Bucket tool, a set of handles appears on or near the object. Drag these handles to adjust the object's fill.

Use the Paint Bucket tool handles to interactively adjust a Pattern or Gradient fill.
 

To move the fill within an object:

Drag the round handle, or click in a new location within the fill.

To rotate the fill:

Drag the lines connecting the handles.

To adjust the fill width and skew:

Drag a square handle.