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ST_GradientType (Gradient Type)

Type of gradient fill being used, either linear or path.

This simple type's contents are a restriction of the XML Schema string datatype.

The following are possible enumeration values for this type:

Enumeration Value

Description

linear (Linear Gradient)

This gradient fill is of linear gradient type. Linear gradient type means that the transition from one color to the next is along a line (e.g., horizontal, vertical, diagonal, etc.).

path (Path)

This gradient fill is of path gradient type. Path gradient type means the that the boundary of transition from one color to the next is a rectangle, defined by top, bottom, left, and right attributes on the gradientFill element.

 

Referenced By

gradientFill@type3.8.23)

The following XML Schema fragment defines the contents of this simple type:

<simpleType name="ST_GradientType">

   <restriction base="xsd:string">

   <enumeration value="linear"/>

   <enumeration value="path"/>

   </restriction>

</simpleType>