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It is highly recommended to create a new gradient even if you just

want to change the two colors rather than modifying the predefined

ones which should only be used as starting points.

To create a new gradient:

1) First choose the

From

and

colors (Figure 101).

Figure 101: Gradient transition color

selection

2) Then choose a type of gradient from the list: Linear, Axial, Radial,

Ellipsoid, Square or Rectangular.

A preview of the gradient type is shown under the available

gradients list in the middle of the dialog box. Figure 100 shows an

example.

Figure 102: Center option in a radial

gradient

3) Depending on the chosen type some options will be grayed out.

Set all the properties as desired (very often the default values will

work well). The properties to set to create a gradient are

summarized in Table 3.

4) Click the Add button to add the newly created gradient to the list.

The gradient is now available to all the OOo components and also

for future presentations. It pays to give it a memorable name.

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