Setting Gradient Direction

Use the buttons in the direction control box to set the gradient direction. After you set the general direction, you can fine-tune the direction of a gradient using the gradient vector.

To edit the direction of a gradient:

In the Gradient controls, click the appropriate arrow in the direction control box.

To fine-tune a gradient's direction:

1. Draw an object with a gradient.
2. In the Toolbar tool options, click the Gradient option.



A gradient vector appears over the object.



3. Use the gradient vector to adjust the gradient in the following ways:
• Click and drag a control point in the direction of the line to shrink or expand the gradient.



• Click and drag a control point away from the line to rotate the gradient.
• Click and drag the vector to move the gradient.

Note: Experiment with moving and rotating the gradient vector to arrive at different gradient effects.



Note: You can nudge gradient vectors using the arrow keys on the keyboard.