The Gradient Tool and the Gradient Palette in Adobe InDesign

The Gradient Tool is less precise than the Gradient palette. Let's say you want to apply a gradient with an angle of 32 degrees . You just select your object then go to the Gradient palette and apply your gradient. Then you simply type 32 where it says Angle.

Now try to apply a gradient with the gradient tool with the same angle. Good luck... Of course you can apply a gradient with your Gradient tool and then change its angle with the Gradient palette and vice versa.