Setting the Number of Colors for a Gradient

You can set the number of colors you want to use in a gradient.

• If you use one color, the gradient is between this solid color and a specified shade of black to white.

• If you use two colors, the gradient is between these two colors.

• If you use three colors, the gradient is between these three colors in sequence.

To set a gradient using one color

1. In the style selection dialog box, click the Gradient tab.

2. In the Colors area, click One. A color selection box and a slider for the dark to light selection appears.

3. Click the color selection box to open the Select Solid Color 1 dialog box. Select a solid color and click OK. For more information about this dialog box, see Setting a Solid Color.

4. Move the slider between Dark and Light. The new gradient appears in the New color box on the right of the dialog box.

5. Click OK.

To set a gradient using two colors

6. In the style selection dialog box, click the Gradient tab.

7. In the Colors area, click Two. Two color selection boxes appear.

8. Click the Color 1 or Color 2 color field to select a color from the style selection dialog box. For more information about this dialog box, see Setting a Solid Color.

   The new gradient appears in the New color box on the right of the dialog box.

9. Click OK.

To set a gradient for three colors

10. In the style selection dialog box, click the Gradient tab.

11. In the Colors area, select Three. Three color selection boxes appear.

12. Click the Color 1, Color 2 or Color 3 color field to select a color from the style selection dialog box. For more information about this dialog box, see Setting a Solid Color.

    The new gradient appears in the New color box on the right of the dialog box.

13. Click OK.

Related Topics

Setting a Gradient