How to Apply a Curved Gradient to Text in Illustrator
Adobe Illustrator allows you to apply cool effects to illustrations and text by using color fills. A gradient is a type of color fill that can transform text into a transition of two or more colors. Apply various gradients and levels of curves to your text for visual effect and added appeal.
Other People Are Reading
Instructions
-
-
1
Launch Adobe Illustrator and select the text that you want to enhance using the “Selection” tool.
-
2
Click “Window” from the top menu and select “Appearance.”
-
-
3
Click “Add New Fill” in the Appearance panel.
-
4
Click a gradient color from the Gradient panel.
-
5
Click “Object” and “Expand.”
-
6
Click “Gradient Mesh” and then click “OK.”
-
7
Click “Object,” “Envelope Distort” and then “Make with Warp.” The effect is applied.
-
1
