Adobe Illustrator CC Classroom in a Book (2019 Release), First Edition

Select the Gradient tool ( ) in the Tools panel, and drag from the top edge of the shape down
to just past the bottom edge at a slight angle.

With the pointer over the shape, doubleclick the black color stop at the bottom. Make sure the
Swatches button ( ) is selected, and then select the color named “Light blue” from the
swatches. Choose 0% from the Opacity menu. Press Return or Enter to hide the swatches.

Double-click the white color stop on the other end of the gradient slider. Select the color
named “Light blue” from the swatches. Choose 70% from the Opacity menu. Press Return or
Enter to hide the swatches.