Illustrator

Change gradient direction or apply across multiple objects

Once you have filled an object with a gradient, you can use the Gradient tool to modify the gradient by “drawing” a new fill path. This tool lets you change the direction of a gradient, change the beginning point and endpoint of a gradient, and apply a gradient across multiple objects.

  1. Fill the object or objects with a gradient. To apply a gradient across multiple objects, fill all the objects with a gradient.
  2. Select the object or objects.
  3. Select the Gradient tool .
  4. Position the pointer where you want to define the beginning point of the gradient, and drag across the object in the direction you want the gradient to be painted.
  5. Release the mouse button where you want to define the endpoint of the gradient.