How do you make Text Gradient?

DemetriaBeth · **Joined:** Jun 06, 2014 **Posts:** 17

GIMP Version: 2.8.10
Operating System: Windows
GIMP Experience: Beginner Level

I am trying to make text gradient, and i can't figure out how to do it. When i click linear, it is gradient from left to right, and i am wanting it to be gradient from the top of the word to the bottom. What am i doing wrong?

ofnuts · **Joined:** Oct 25, 2010 **Posts:** 4812

The gradient is exactly in the direction you drag. If you want a vertical gradient, drag vertically.

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SysTemX · **Joined:** Dec 08, 2013 **Posts:** 1088

DemetriaBeth wrote:

GIMP Version: 2.8.10
Operating System: Windows
GIMP Experience: Beginner Level

I am trying to make text gradient, and i can't figure out how to do it. When i click linear, it is gradient from left to right, and i am wanting it to be gradient from the top of the word to the bottom. What am i doing wrong?

Demi if you place the mouse pointer in the center at the top, hold the left mouse button and drag down to the bottom and release mouse button.
works in any direction.