7.6 Creating and applying a gradient swatch

1. Make sure no objects are selected.
2. Choose New Gradient Swatch from the Swatches panel menu.
3. For Swatch Name, type Brown/Tan Gradient. Leave the Type set to Linear.
4. Click the left stop marker. For Stop Color, select Swatches, and then select Brown.
5. Click the right stop marker. For Stop Color, select Swatches, and then select Tan.
6. Click OK.
7. Zoom in the three diamond shapes.
8. Select the center diamond.
9. Select the Fill box in the Tools panel, and then click Brown/Tan Gradient in the Swatches panel.
10. Choose File > Save.