Creating opacity gradients

The Opacity palette lets you select the starting and ending opacity.


Opacity palette gradient A. Starting opacity stop B. Blending occurs between starting and ending opacity stops C. Ending opacity stop D. Resulting gradient

To apply an opacity gradient:

1. Specify the starting opacity in the Opacity palette (see Using the Opacity palette).
2. Choose the kind of gradient you want. For a description of the gradient types, see Creating gradients.
3. Click the left gradient stop under the gradient bar to define the starting opacity of the gradient. The square below the stop is outlined, indicating that the starting color is being edited.
4. Enter an opacity value for the starting opacity.
5. Click the right gradient stop under the gradient bar to define the ending opacity. Then choose an opacity value.
6. Drag the corresponding opacity stop left or right to adjust the location of the starting or ending point.
7. Select Relative to rotate the gradient when you rotate the object.
8. Enter a value between 0° and 359° to specify the angle of the gradient. A preview of the gradient is displayed in the gradient angle indicator.