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Demo: Add a gradient fill to your SmartArt graphic

Applies to: Microsoft Office Excel 2007, Outlook 2007, PowerPoint 2007, Word 2007

 

Want to create an effect of gradually changing color in the shapes in your SmartArt graphic? Apply a gradient to an object, so that its color varies smoothly from a darker to a lighter shade, or create a rainbow effect.

How to do it (text version): Change the color of a shape, shape border, or entire SmartArt graphic.

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