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From: Mike Abbott <mda@vantagegraphics.co.uk>
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 >> If I want to apply the same gradient to each line of paragraph text, 
is that not possible without breaking the lines up
 >> into their own layers?



Here's a work around :)


Create a simple horizontal path as a shape layer - the width of your 
type block.
Make the stroke width the height of your type and apply a gradient fill 
across the stroke in the style you require on your type. Add a repeater 
and repeat the line vertically to match your type line spacing.

Then use your type layer as a matte with the shape layer underneath as 
the fill.


Regards,



Mike A.


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