Adobe Photoshop CC 2014 v.14.xx - Manual (Page 610)

Gradients
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Note:
Linear Gradient toolLinear gradient
Radial Gradient toolRadial gradient
Angular Gradient toolAngle gradient
Apply a gradient fill
Manage gradient presets
Gradient Editor overview
Create a smooth gradient
Specify the gradient transparency
Create a noise gradient
Apply a gradient fill
The Gradient tool creates a gradual blend between multiple colors. You can choose from preset gradient fills or create your own.
The Gradient tool cannot be used with bitmap or indexed-color images.
1. To fill part of the image, select the desired area. Otherwise, the gradient fill is applied to the entire active layer.
2. Select the Gradient tool . (If the tool isn’t visible, hold down the Paint Bucket tool.)
3. In the options bar, choose a fill from the wide gradient sample:
Click the triangle next to the sample to pick a preset gradient fill.
Click inside the sample to view the Gradient Editor. Select a preset gradient fill, or create a new gradient fill. (See Create a smooth
gradient .)
The Neutral Density preset provides a helpful photographic filter for sunsets and other high-contrast scenes.
4. Select an option to determine how the starting point (where the mouse is pressed) and ending point (where the mouse is released) affect
gradient appearance.
Shades from the starting point to the ending point in a straight line.
Shades from the starting point to the ending point in a circular pattern.
Shades in a counterclockwise sweep around the starting point.
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