: How to fix the position of a gradient in Illustrator, so that it doesn't move when I edit the object it's applied to? How do I make Illustrator not change the gradient's position and size

@Heady304

Basically I draw a line parallel to the slider and after changing the shape I make the new slider follow that line. Of course you can also use a piece of tape on your screen. To make it myself easier use the following combinations: line (""), gradient tool (G) and select object below (cmd+alt+[)

Another way is to use the Info window to show the slider's coordinates. It also shows the slider's height, width, angle and length. Makes me wonder if someone could make use of this to create a guide line

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@Ogunnowo857

You could do this by using a second path and a clipping mask:


Original shape


Original shape with the second shape


Right click to the document with both shapes selected


The result:

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@Murray976

Essentially you don't. Gradient fills are based on the boundaries of the shape they are applied to. If you alter the boundaries, then the gradient position and length will change. It is simply how gradient fills work.

It's a very simple matter to grab the Gradient Tool and move the annotator to where you want it.

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