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Photoshop Basics: Gradients
Part 1: Custom Gradient creation
David Nagel

Opacity stops
Next you see a linear gradient bar representing your gradient. Above and below the bar are, by default, two stop markers. The top markers represent opacity, while the bottom markers represent color.



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We'll start with the top markers. Select the market on the top left. When you do, the "Stops" section of the Gradient Editor becomes active. This allows you to adjust opacity and location of the opacity stop numerically. (A location of 0 percent is all the way left; 100 percent is all the way right.) You can also drag the stop interactively to the location of your choice. The Location info box will update in real-time as you drag the stop.



You will also see a small diamond appearing between your stop markers. This diamond (called the Gradient Midpoint) is located by default at the midpoint between stops, but you can adjust it left or right to increase or decrease the smoothness of your gradient from one stop to the next.



You can also add stops for opacity simply by clicking directly above the gradient bar. These additional stops can also be adjusted for location, opacity and smoothness, just like the default stops.





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