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Using the Gradient Transform tool

Using the Gradient Transform tool

In this movie, we'll look at how to transform gradients using the Gradient Transform tool. The Gradient Transform tool is in the flyout menu with the Free Transform tool. Note that its keyboard shortcut is F. Once you have the Gradient Transform tool selected, you can click on any gradient on the Stage to modify it. Once you select a gradient, you can see some handles to modify the gradient. The circle in the middle allows you to move the gradient. When you hover over it, your mouse cursor will change to four directional arrows. If you click-and-drag, you can move the origin of the gradient. Then in the center of the side edge of the gradient, you'll see the area where you can click-and-drag to scale the gradient. So I can scale it in, I can scale it up. The top-right corner allows you to click-and-drag to rotate the gradient. I'll undo that change. Note that if you want to rotate the gradient, when the Gradient Transform tool is selected, you can select the Snap to Objects option at…

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