Use the Style Format Inspector to choose a fill option. Select the element, click the Fill well, and then choose a gradient from the gradient matrix or click Show Gradients to open the Gradients window for more choices.
The color fill choices include a set of preset colors. You can also create your own custom color fills by using the full color wheel and other color controls.
- Select the element.
- In the Format sidebar, click the Style tab.
- Choose Color from the Fill pop-up menu (if it is not already selected).
- Click the color well below the Fill pop-up menu to reveal the color picker and choose one of the following:
- A preset color or gradient: Click on any of the options provided in the color or gradient palettes.
- Any color: Click on "Show Colors" to activate the standard color picker. Click on the color wheel to pick a color.
- A gradient fill: Click on "Show Gradients" to activate the gradient designer. Here you can create gradients with two, or many, colors and choose whether the gradient should be linear or radial.
To learn more about using the Gradients window, see The Gradients Window.