- [Chad] The gradient annotator

allows you to precisely control

how a gradient is applied to an object.

Using the selection tool,

click on an object that has a gradient applied.

Click on the gradient tool in the tools panel,

and notice that the gradient annotator

appears on top of the object with the gradient applied.

Drag this icon to resize the gradient proportionately

within the object in which it's applied

and drag this icon to disproportionately resize the gradient

within the object in which it's applied.

Drag the color stops to change where the color stop begins

and ends within the gradient.

Click on the diamond to drag where the two colors transition

from one to another.

Click and drag the gradient annotator to reposition it

within the object to change how it's applied.

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