how tfill objects with gradient and fill

[siroezone]

how do i fill an object ive made from the line tool with gradient or fill...i know a stupid question for the board but im really impatient and cant figure it ou. thnx for the help.

 

[blueark]

At the bottom of the tool palette, there are two squares. One represents fill (top left), the other is the stroke/outline (bottom right). Click on the fill box to make sure it's in front. Now, select your object, and choose a color by doing one of the following:

* Double-click the fill box and choose a color. Or...
* Open the "color" palette (Window > Color) and choose a color. Or....
* Open the "swatches" palette (Window > Swatches) and choose a color. Or...
* Window > Swatch Libraries > (pick a library) and choose a color.

To get a gradient, look below the fill boxes, and there are three other boxes. The center box changes the fill to a gradient. To control the colors in the gradient, go to Window > Gradient to bring up the gradient palette. Under the gradient slider, there's a box a each end (unless you've changed it recently). Select each box in turn, and select a color using one of the techniques above.

Filling an object is a lot easier than explaining it, so don't worry about the long description! Just try it out and find the method that suits you.