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Define the Diagram Fill Options

You use the Diagram Fill Editor dialog to define the fill options for a diagram. When you set options in this dialog, they are applied to the entire diagram as a background rather than to individual objects on a diagram.

To define the diagram fill options

1. Click Themes on the View menu.

   The Theme Editor opens.

2. Select a theme other than the Default and Classic themes and then navigate to the Default tab.
3. Click in the Fill Options field under Diagram Fill.

   The Diagram Fill Editor dialog opens.

4. Work with the following options:

   Fill Style

   Specifies the style of fill for the diagram. Select from the drop-down list; valid values are Solid, Pattern, Bitmap, and Gradient.

   Starting Color

   Specifies the starting color of the fill style. Click to open the color grid and select a color of your choice.

   Ending Color

   Specifies the ending color of the fill style. Click to open the color grid and select a color of your choice.

   Gradient Style

   Specifies the gradient style you want to use to fill color in the object. Select from the drop-down; valid values are Linear, Center, Cross, and Shape.

   Gradient Slope

   Specifies the angle in which you want the gradient to slope. Enter a number or use the arrow icons to increase or decrease the default number.

   Gradient Blend

   Specifies the position and blend factor for the gradient. Click to open the Blend Editor and specify the values for Position and Blend Factor.

   Transparency

   Specifies the transparency for the gradient blend position. Enter a number or use the arrow icons to increase or decrease the default number.

5. Click Close.

   The Diagram Fill Editor closes.