Setting the Color Distribution Shape

You can configure the distribution shape of a triangle gradient with one or two colors.

• In a triangular distribution, the gradient from one color to the next rises and falls at the same rate.

You can also configure the peak and the falloff.

• The peak specifies the offset of the gradient if it has one or two colors.

• The falloff specifies the amplitude of the gradient if it has one or two colors.

Additionally, you can configure the center point of a radial gradient if it is defined by three colors.

To use a triangular gradient

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

2. In the Color Distribution Shape area, click Triangular. The new gradient appears in the New color box on the right of the dialog box.

3. Click OK.

To set the peak of a gradient with one or two colors

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

5. In the Color Distribution Shape area, do one of the following:

   • Use the Peak slider to specify the peak.

   • In the Peak box, type a value from 0 to 100.

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

6. Click OK.

To set the falloff of a gradient with one or two colors

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

8. In the Color Distribution Shape area, do one of the following:

   • Use the Falloff slider to specify the peak.

   • In the Falloff box, type a value from 0 to 100.

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

9. Click OK.

To set the center point of a radial gradient with three colors

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

11. In the Color Distribution Shape area, do one of the following:

    • Use the Center slider to specify the peak.

    • In the Center box, type a value from 0 to 100.

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

12. Click OK.

Related Topics

Setting a Gradient