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Fill type options

Solid
Creates a fill of uniform color. Set options as desired.

Linear Gradient or Radial Gradient
Linear Gradient creates a linear, two‑color gradient fill. Radial Gradient creates a circular, two‑color gradient fill.

The Color option specifies the beginning and ending gradient colors, which are displayed, respectively, in the left and right boxes, or color stops. Double‑click a color stop to choose a color. Drag the color stops to adjust the transition smoothness between the colors.

The Color Stop Color option and the Color Stop Opacity option specify the color and opacity of the selected color stop. Click the triangle above the color stop you want to define and make adjustments as necessary. The Angle option (available for Linear Gradient only) specifies the angle of the gradient. The Repeat option specifies the number of times to repeat the gradient pattern.

4‑Color Gradient
Creates a gradient fill composed of four colors, with a color emanating from each of the object’s corners.

The Color option specifies the color that emanates from each corner of the object. Double‑click a box at any of the corners to choose a color for that corner.

The Color Stop Color option and the Color Stop Opacity option specify the color and opacity of the lower-right corner. To select a color, do one of the following:
  • Click the Color Stop Color palette to open the Color Picker. Then, select a color.

  • Click the Color Stop Color eyedropper, and click any color on the screen.

Bevel
Adds a beveled edge to the background. Balance option specifies the percentage of the bevel that the shadow color occupies.

Eliminate
Specifies that no fill or shadow is rendered.

Ghost
Specifies that the shadow is rendered, but not the fill.
Eliminate and Ghost work best with objects that have shadows and strokes.