Fill Effects Dialog Box Properties
You can use the Fill Effects dialog box to specify a gradient fill effect for an object. This topic describes the options in the dialog box.
Fill Gradient
Displays the type of gradient to fill the object. It is Linear by default.
Start Color
Specifies a color in the gradient graph.
End Color
Specifies the other color in the gradient graph.
Start X
Specifies the horizontal position, measured in the percentage of the object's width, from the left edge of the object, where the gradient starts.
Start Y
Specifies the vertical position, measured in the percentage of the object's height, from the top edge of the object, where the gradient starts.
End X
Specifies the horizontal position, measured in the percentage of the object's width, from the left edge of the object, where the gradient ends.
End Y
Specifies the vertical position, measured in the percentage of the object's height, from the top edge of the object, where the gradient ends.
Preview
Displays a preview of your settings.
OK
Applies the changes and closes the dialog box.
Cancel
Does not retain any changes and closes the dialog box.
Displays the help document about this feature.
Ignores the setting and closes this dialog box.