Gradients - Adobe 13102498 - Photoshop CS3 - Mac User Manual

Hard Mix
Saturation
Darker Color

Gradients

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.
Note: The Gradient tool cannot be used with bitmap or indexed-color images.
You fill an area with a gradient by dragging in the image. The starting point (where the mouse is pressed) and ending
point (where the mouse is released) affect the gradient appearance, depending on the Gradient tool used.
To fill part of the image, select the desired area. Otherwise, the gradient fill is applied to the entire active layer.
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2 Select the Gradient tool
Choose a gradient fill in the options bar:
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• Click the triangle next to the gradient sample to pick a preset gradient fill.
• Click inside the gradient sample to view the Gradient Editor. Select a preset gradient fill, or create a new gradient
fill. Then click OK. (See "Create a smooth gradient" on page 349.)
4 Select an option for applying the gradient fill in the options bar:
Shades from the starting point to the ending point in a straight line.
Linear gradient
Shades from the starting point to the ending point in a circular pattern.
Radial gradient
Difference
Color
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Exclusion
Luminosity, 80% opacity
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Lighter Color
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