: 1) Create a gradient that has the areas that are "shallower" (not as much of a drop shadow) with lower opacity values. 2) Apply that to either a rectangular mask or selected area on a floating

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1) Create a gradient that has the areas that are "shallower" (not as much of a drop shadow) with lower opacity values.
2) Apply that to either a rectangular mask or selected area on a floating layer (use a rectangular marquee to select a portion). Make sure there's some "empty" space below it for the drop shadow.
3) Double-click the floating layer that contains your gradient to bring up the Styles menu. Apply a drop shadow to the layer (you'll have to fiddle with it a bit to get it where you want it).
4) You can create another layer above the original layer, bring up your original gradient, and make all of the color points 100% opaque. Re-apply this to the new layer to overlay the original gradient. That way you'll have a 100% opaque gradient (on top) with a variable opacity layer / drop shadow below it.

Play around with the settings a little; eventually you'll get something you like.

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