How to Update the Fill Gradient

Learn how to set and customize gradients for your Main Screenshots backgrounds and layers. This guide will show you how to use the Gradient Editor to create stunning visual effects.

Working with Gradients

When selecting 'Gradient' as your Fill Type, you will access the powerful Gradient Editor that allows you to create custom gradients.

Click the gradient button next to 'Linear' to open the Gradient Editor:

Using the Gradient Editor

The Gradient Editor allows you to create custom gradients with multiple color stops and angle controls.

Color Stops

• Place the mouse cursor over the gradient bar to preview a new color stop position
• Click anywhere on the gradient bar to add a new color stop
• Hold the Shift key while clicking to add a color stop at 10% intervals
• Drag color stops to adjust their position, and hold Shift for precise positioning
• Enter precise position values (0-100%) in the input field
• Delete a selected color stop by clicking the trash icon
• Hold the Ctrl or Cmd while clicking on a color stop to delete it
• Double click on a color stop to create equal spacing between all color stops

Gradient Angle

• Drag the start and end control points to adjust the angle
• Hold the Shift key while dragging the control points to snap them to the grid
• Color stops maintain their position relative to the angle control points

Quick Actions

• Use the flip button to reverse color stop positions
• Click the rotate button to quickly rotate by 45° increments

Pro Tips:

Hold Shift while dragging color stops to snap them to 10% increments for precise positioning.