Apply a custom gradient fill to the text box

To apply a custom gradient fill to the text box, perform the following steps: 1. Right-click the text box and click Format Shape… 2. In the Format Shape dialog box, click the Fill tab from the left pane. 3. In the right pane, click the Gradient fill option. 4. Click the Preset colors dropdown box, click to select the gradient fill (please note that you will be changing the options for the gradient fill that you selected). 5. Make changes in the Type, Direction, and Gradient stops. 6. Click Close.