Gradients

Set the properties of a gradient, or save and load gradient lists.

To access this command...

Choose Format - Area - Gradients tab.


Type

Select the gradient that you want to apply.

Center X

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

Center Y

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

From

Select a color for the beginning point of the gradient.

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

To

Select a color for the endpoint of the gradient.

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

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.

Delete

Deletes the selected element or elements after confirmation.

Preview Field

Displays a preview of the current selection.