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Filling an object with gradients
Objects cannot be stroked with gradi-
ents. For information on printing con-
siderations when creating a gradient,
see
Printing gradients and color blends .
To fill an object with a gradient:
1
In the Paint Style palette, select the
objects you want to fill.
2
Select the Fill box to indicate the
attribute you want to change.
3
Select the Gradient option at the top
of the palette. A list of the available
gradients appears.
4
Select the name of a gradient, or click
a gradient swatch that you want to use.
5
To change the angle of a linear gra-
dient within the object, enter an angle
for the in the Angle text box, located
below the list of gradients, or use the
gradient tool as described in
Adjusting
gradients with the gradient tool .
6
If the Auto option is not selected in
the Paint Style palette, click Apply or
press Return to paint the selected object.