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Gradient Tool
Gradient tool is used to show a blending effect between two or more colours in the workspace.
ÐLinear: It is used when straight lines are to be shown in gradient effect.
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Ð ÐRadial: It is used when circles are to be shown in gradient effect.
Ð ÐSpiral: It is used when spiral shapes are to be shown in gradient effect.
Ð ÐConical: It is used to give the effect of looking down at the tip of a cone.
Perform the following steps to use the Gradient Tool:
Step 1: Open an image in GIMP.
Step 2: Click on the Gradient Tool in the Toolbox.
Step 3: Choose the foreground and background colors that you want the gradient to be based upon.
Step 4: Choose a gradient pattern from the Gradient drop-down list.
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Step 5: Choose a gradient shape.
Step 6: Click on the spot and move in the direction that you want your gradient to be in. Release the mouse button.
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