Adding a Gradient Colour Swatch

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You can transform any colour swatch into a linear or radial gradient.

  1. In the Colour view, select a colour to modify .
  1. Do one of the following:
    • Click the new colour and from the Colour View menu, select Colours > New.
    • Double-click on the colour swatch.

      • Colour swatch in colour list

The Colour Picker window opens.

  1. Select the Gradient option.
  1. Select the Linear or Radial option.
  1. In the Gradient slider, create your gradient:
    • To change one of the colours of your gradient, select a key colour from the gradient slider, then pick its colour in the colour picker.
      • Gradient colours
    • To add a key colours to your gradient, click anywhere on the colour slider, between the existing key colour.

      • Adding colours to colour gradient

    • To delete a key colour, use the mouse to pull down on it.

      • Removing colours from colour gradient

    • To move a key colour's position in the gradient, use the mouse to drag it left or right.

      • Modifying colour gradient

NOTE To learn how to reposition the gradient zones in your drawings, see About the Edit Gradient and Texture Tool.