# Gradient stops

Gradient stops allow you to define what the color of each point of your gradient is. The closer they are, the sharper the contrast between each color is, and spreading them apart creates a more blended look.

To add a new stop:

* Select your layer and set a gradient on it (see above for adding Linear and Radial gradients)
* From the canvas, you can add a stop by clicking on a point on the [gradient handle](/editor/properties/fill-color/gradient/gradient-handles-width-and-direction.md), and setting fill properties such as the color or its opacity.
* You can also add gradient stops directly from the color picker too.

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