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How do you find the gradient annotator?
To turn on the Gradient Annotator, go to View > Show > Gradient Annotator or use Option / Alt + Command / Ctrl + G shortcuts.
How do I turn on gradient annotator in Illustrator?
To do this, click the Selection tool from the toolbar. Hold the Shift key and click the objects that you want to fill with same gradient. Select the Color picker tool from the toolbar and click the gradient. Then, select objects on which the selected gradient is to be applied.
How do you show gradient tool?
To open the Gradient tool, click Gradient Tool in the toolbox. To open the Gradient panel, do one of the following: Choose Window > Gradient. Double-click the Gradient tool in the toolbar.
Why can’t I see gradient tool in Illustrator?
If you don’t see your annotator when using the Gradient tool (G) then choose View > Show Gradient Annotator (Command-Option-G/Ctrl-Alt-G). I tend to sometimes turn it off and on by accident when I’m using the keyboard shortcuts for grouping and ungrouping objects.
What does gradient fill look like?
A gradient fill is a shape fill that gradually changes from one color to another across the surface of the shape. It can be a variation of one color as shown above, or a blending of two or more different colors to create stunning effects like the examples below.
How do I get my gradient annotator to show?
I get emails about this all the time so I think it justifies a quick post. If you don’t see your annotator when using the Gradient tool (G) then choose View > Show Gradient Annotator (Command-Option-G/Ctrl-Alt-G). I tend to sometimes turn it off and on by accident when I’m using the keyboard shortcuts for grouping and ungrouping objects.
How to get the gradient tool to appear?
If the Gradient Annotator ( ⌥ ⌘ G) is enabled / hasn’t been disabled, and the little Gradient Window ( ⌘ F9) is open; just select the relevant object and hit G. It’ll make the proper switch to the Gradient tool, and the device will appear.
Why are gradients impossible in CS 5.5?
All good answers (I’m working in CS 5.5) I’ve had this problem and also noticed that even though groups and compound paths may cause issues with gradients, they do not make gradients impossible.