<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@type> (§3.8.23)

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>