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October 16, 2025
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How many years in development? It's frustrating to find it difficult to use, Gradient text

  • October 16, 2025
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Correct answer Ton Frederiks

Select the text object with the Selection Tool (V).

Set the Fill to None.

In the Appearance Panel, add a new fill.

Select a gradient for that fill.

And you can vote here:

https://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/333657-illustrator-desktop-feature-requests/suggestions/32914009-add-ability-to-apply-gradient-to-text-without-usin

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Ton Frederiks
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Ton FrederiksCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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October 16, 2025

Select the text object with the Selection Tool (V).

Set the Fill to None.

In the Appearance Panel, add a new fill.

Select a gradient for that fill.

And you can vote here:

https://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/333657-illustrator-desktop-feature-requests/suggestions/32914009-add-ability-to-apply-gradient-to-text-without-usin