and an ending color. You can create different types of gradient fills in Illustrator, including
linear, in which the beginning color blends into the ending color along a line; radial, in which
the beginning color radiates outward, from the center point to the ending color; and freeform,
where you can create a graduated blend of color stops within a shape in an ordered or random
sequence such that the blending appears smooth and as natural color. You can use the gradients
provided with Adobe Illustrator CC or create your own gradients and save them as swatches for
later use.
Note
As of the writing of this book, you cannot save freeform gradients as a swatch for later
use.You can apply, create, and modify gradients with the Gradient panel (Window > Gradient) or the
Gradient tool ( ) in the Tools panel. In the Gradient panel, the Gradient Fill box or Stroke box
displays the current gradient colors and gradient type applied to the fill or stroke of an object.