# The Gradients Window

Use the Gradients window to create color gradients for filling pages and elements.

To create a multi-color gradient:
1. Open the Gradients window by clicking the fill color well in the format bar and choosing Show Gradients, or click on a fill color well in the Graphic inspector.
2. To add another color to the gradient, double click on the gradient strip where you want the new color to begin. Add a new color control for each color you want to appear in your gradient.
3. To change a color in the gradient, select a color control (just under the gradient strip) and then click in the color well to reveal the Colors window. Select a color. Do this for each of the colors you want to appear in your gradient.

   To learn more about using the Colors window, see The Colors Window.

4. To remove a color control, drag it downward and away from the window. It disappears.
5. To change the direction of a linear gradient click anywhere inside the gradient preview to set the angle. The arrow will orient toward that location.
6. To create a radial gradient, click on the radial gradient button at the top of the window. Click anywhere in the gradient preview to set the center of the radial gradient. Double click to reset to the center of the preview.
7. To invert the gradient click on the flip icon next to the gradient strip.