Transparent Gradient in a shape Photoshop Elements 2018

[chadgreen100]

I'm trying to create a rectangle with a transparent gradient. I can create a shape with a gradient just not a transparent gradient. If I select the transparent gradient it applies it to the entire layer. Thanks.

[Jeff Arola · Accepted solution]

Select the Text on Shape Tool, draw a rectangle, go to Layer>New Fill Layer>Gradient and pick a transparent gradient.

[chadgreen100]

Is there a way to edit the gradient fill exactly like the gradient editor? All I see is the small dialog box for the gradient layer.

[Jeff Arola]

Click on the area next to Gradient (highlighted in Red below) to bring up the Gradient Editor.

[chadgreen100]

This is all that comes up for me. I am in the trial version of PSE16

[Jeff Arola]

Click on the area that shows the gradient preview.

[chadgreen100]

Facepalm! Thanks for your help and patience.