You can create Gradients without using the Gradient Swatch Tool. You can also adjust and edit Gradients. But there are instances when you NEED the Gradient Swatch Tool to create a look, and there are many instances where the Gradient Swatch Tool is easier than editing using the Gradient Panel.

Whew…that was a long introduction. Let me try again.

Sometimes you need the Gradient Swatch Tool to get the job done, even though we have a Gradient Panel.

But what we also cover in this Episode are the things you CAN’T do with the Gradient Swatch Tool without the help of the Swatches Panel, Gradients Panel, and New Gradient Swatch Dialogue Box.

Some of what you’ll see includes:

• What exactly the Gradient Tool does
• Creating Gradient Swatches
• The Gradient Panel settings
• Editing gradients with the Gradients Panel
• Editing gradients with the Gradient Swatch Tool
• Applying Gradients to Text
• Applying Gradients to Strokes
• Applying Gradients to Fills
• Some other fun stuff
  

So come along as we have some gradient fun with not only the Gradient Swatch Tool, but also the other InDesign panels and functions that make it all possible.