Select the object.
Last updated on
Sep 9, 2024
Learn how to use a Gradient Annotator to modify the angle, position, and spread of your gradient.
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Modify linear and radial gradients
When you select the Gradient tool in the toolbar for the linear and radial gradient types, the Gradient Annotator appears in the object. A Gradient Annotator is a slider that shows a starting point, an endpoint, a midpoint, and two color stops for the starting and endpoints.
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Select Fill or Strokes.
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Select Linear, Radial, or Point gradient from the dropdown menu on the upper left side of the panel.
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Use the Gradient Annotator to do the following:
- Add color stops: Select anywhere on the Gradient Annotator. Select the color stop and add color from the panel.
- Gradient annotator: Drag the Gradient Annotator to modify the angle, location, and spread of a linear gradient; and the focal point, origin, and spread of a radial gradient.
- Gradient Annotator slider: Drag the slider located between two color stops to increase or decrease the range of the gradient.
- Delete color stops: To delete a color stop, select a color stop on the gradient annotator and select the Trash icon.
Modify freeform gradient
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Select the object.
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Select Fill or Strokes.
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Select Freeform gradient from the dropdown on the upper left side of the panel.
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Select the object to add color stops and do the following:
- Change the position of color stops: Drag the color stop and place them to the specific location.
- Set the spread of a color stop: Select a point gradient and drag the circular spread.
- Delete color stops: Select a color stop on the gradient annotator and select the Trash icon.
Set the spread of a color stop.