Radial Gradient Question

Question

In PPT 2007, can anyone tell me whether it is possible to modify the Format>Shape Fill>Gradient>More Gradients Ribbon to add another selection for Radial Gradient Direction?  Specifically, can I add a selection for "from outside"?

The problem I'm having is that in the older versions of PPT, I could create a circle, then for Radial Gradients, could choose "from outside" rather than "from center" or "from corner". I've not yet mastered the "stop" positions, so if there's a way to create it using the "stops", let me know.  Thanks!

Answer 1

Assuming you can see the stops dialogue with 3 stops.

With stop 1 selected move the slider to 100%

Select stop 3 and move to 0%

Does that do it?

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Answer 2

Mr. Wilson, ok - that did work.  It wasn't exactly the same effect as I was used to with earlier version of PPT, but it will do.  I played around a little bit with the different stop percentages and that seemed to give me a little better effect.  The next thing I'll try to do is to see if I can make the lighting a little off-center, but will play around with shape effects to achieve what I'm looking for.  Thanks!

Answer 3

Mr. Wilson, I will give that a try.  Thanks!  Ummm....what about stop 2?