The Book of Inkscape

D.24 The Gradient Tool (10.1)

D.24.1 Select Objects

click	Select
-click	Select under
-click	Toggle selection

D.24.2 Create Gradients

drag	Create gradient

This creates a gradient on selected objects. The controls bar lets you select linear/radial and fill/stroke for the new gradient.

double click

Create default gradient

This creates default (horizontal edge-to-edge for linear, centered edge-to-edge-to-edge for radial) gradient on clicked object.

D.24.3 Select Handles

click	Select a handle
-click	Add handle to selection
-drag	Select by rubber band
Select next handle
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