Select the fill style:

Click either the Solid, Gradient or Pattern radio button to select the fill style.

No Background

The background will be set transparent. The transparent background will be filled with the checkerboard.

Solid

The background will be filled with a solid color. The current color will be shown in the color box next to the radio option.

Click on the color box to change the color.

Gradient

The background will be filled with a gradient.

Select either the Linear or Radial in the drop-down list to set the gradient type.

The Direction box lets you change the direction, start and end points of the linear gradient. The direction can be changed by moving the square dot and/or the arrow head.

The Stops bar lets you control the stop points of the gradient.

• Click on one of the stop points (little triangles on the right side of the bar) to select the stop point.
• Drag the stop point to move it.
• Right-click on the stop point to delete it or press the Remove button to delete the selected stop point.
• Click on the Stop Point color box to change the color of the selected stop point.

Pattern

The background will be filled with the selected pattern available on the drop down selection.