The Gradient Tool and the Gradient Palette in Adobe InDesign

Gradient Tool: Applying Gradients to Multiple Objects

Gradient applied across multiple objects with Gradient Tool

Image by E. Bruno

The first image, below, shows you a gradient applied to 3 rectangles with the Gradient Tool. All three rectangles are selected and the gradient is applied to all of them at once. As you can see, it spreads one gradient across the selected objects.

• The Gradient Tool - Basic Use
• Gradient Palette vs. Tool: Angle Precision
• Gradient Palette vs. Tool: Linear, Radial, and Reverse
• Gradient Palette vs. Tool: Location (Middle Points)
• Gradient Tool: Applying Gradients to Multiple Objects
• Gradient Palette: Applying Gradients to Multiple Objects