PhotoshopElements
Apply a gradient
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To
fill part of the image, select the area with one of the selection
tools. Otherwise, the gradient fill is applied to the entire active
layer.
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Select the Gradient tool
.
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In the options bar, click the desired gradient type.
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Choose a gradient fill from the Gradient Picker palette
in the options bar.
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(Optional) Set gradient options in the options bar.
- Mode
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Specifies how the gradient blends with the existing pixels
in the image.
- Opacity
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Sets the opacity of the gradient. A low opacity setting allows
pixels under the gradient to show through. Drag the pop‑up slider
or enter an opacity value.
- Reverse
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Switches the order of the colors in the gradient fill.
- Dither
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Creates a smoother blend with less obvious bands of color.
- Transparency
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Uses the gradient’s transparency (instead of any transparent
areas in the image) if the gradient has transparent areas.
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In the image, position the pointer where you want to
set the starting point of the gradient, and drag to define the ending
point. To constrain the gradient angle to a multiple of 45°, hold
down Shift as you drag.