CSS | linear-gradient() Function
The linear-gradient() function is an inbuilt function in CSS which is used to set the linear gradient as the background image.
Syntax:
background-image: linear-gradient( direction, color1, color2, ... )
Parameters: This function accepts one direction parameter and many color parameters which are listed below:
- direction: This parameter is used to define the starting point and direction along with the gradient effect.
- color1, color2, …: This parameter is used to hold the color value followed by its optional stop position.
Below examples illustrate the linear-gradient() function in CSS:
Example 1:
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<!DOCTYPE html><html> <head> <title>linear-gradient function</title> <style> .gradient { height: 100px; background-image: linear-gradient(green, yellow, blue); Text-align:center; padding-top:40px; font-size:40px; color:white; font-weight:bold; } h2 { text-align:center; } </style> </head> <body> <h2>linear-gradient: Top to Bottom property</h1> <div class="gradient">GeeksforGeeks</div> </body></html> |
Output:
Example 2:
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<!DOCTYPE html><html> <head> <title>linear-gradient function</title> <style> .gradient { height: 100px; background-image: linear-gradient(to left, green, yellow, blue); Text-align:center; padding-top:40px; font-size:40px; color:white; font-weight:bold; } h2 { text-align:center; } </style> </head> <body> <h2>linear-gradient: Right to Left property</h1> <div class="gradient">GeeksforGeeks</div> </body></html> |
Output:
Supported Browser:
- Google Chrome
- Internet Explorer
- Firefox
- Opera
- Safari
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