Applying a LinearGradientBrush

A LinearGradientBrush enables you to apply a gradient color to fill a visual element. Valid targets are the Fill property for geometric shapes—Background and Foreground properties for user controls. The following code draws a Rectangle and demonstrates that the gradient is applied both as background color (Fill property) and as foreground (Stroke):

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<Rectangle Grid.Row="1" Width="200" Margin="5" Name="GradientRectangle"                   StrokeThickness="3">   <Rectangle.Fill>      <LinearGradientBrush StartPoint="0,0" EndPoint="0,1">            <GradientStop Offset="0" Color="Orange"/>            <GradientStop Offset="0.5" Color="Red"/>            <GradientStop Offset="0.9" Color="Yellow"/> ...

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