In Photoshop, there are two types of gradients: layer and solid. Layer gradients are applied to a layer and can be edited just like any other layer effect.
Solid gradients, on the other hand, are part of the image’s pixels and cannot be edited after they’re applied. In this article, we’ll focus on layer gradients and how to edit them.
To edit a layer gradient, first make sure the layer is selected in the Layers panel. Then, go to the Edit menu and choose Edit Layer Gradient.
(You can also double-click on the gradient thumbnail in the Layers panel.) This will open the Gradient Editor dialog box.
In the Gradient Editor, you’ll see a preview of the gradient on the left, and a gradient slider on the right. The slider shows you where each color in the gradient is located.
To edit a color, simply click on it in the slider. This will open the Color Picker, where you can choose a new color.
You can also add new colors to the gradient by clicking in empty space on the slider. This will create a new color stop. To delete a color stop, simply click on it and drag it off of the slider.
When you’re done making changes, click OK to close the Gradient Editor.
Conclusion:
Layer gradients in Photoshop can be edited just like any other layer effect. To edit a layer gradient, select the layer in the Layers panel and go to Edit > Edit Layer Gradient.
In the Gradient Editor dialog box, you can modify existing colors or add new colors by clicking on empty space in the gradient slider. When you’re done making changes, click OK to close the Gradient Editor.
