In this section you will add a linear gradient to the background.
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Click the Selection tool in the Tools panel.
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Select the gray box in the layer named Background.
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Select Window > Color Mixer to display the Color Mixer panel.
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In the Color Mixer's Type pop-up menu, select Linear.
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Double-click the right gradient color swatch and select the color green (#006600).
Selecting the right gradient color swatch in the Color Mixer

Selecting the color green #006600 in the Color Picker

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Double-click the left gradient color swatch and select the color black (#000000).
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Select the Gradient Transform tool from the Tools panel. The Gradient Transform controls appear on the Stage around the gradient.
The Gradient Transform tool

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Drag the Gradient Rotate handle to rotate the linear gradient clockwise as shown.
The Gradient Rotate handle

Rotating the gradient clockwise

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Lock the Background layer in the Timeline to prevent further changes to this layer.
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Select File > Save to save your FLA file.
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