ColorStops object (Excel)

A collection of all the ColorStop objects for the specified series.

Remarks

Each ColorStop object represents a color stop for a gradient fill in a range or selection.

Example

The following example shows the color stops with linear gradients.

With Selection.Interior 
 .Pattern = xlPatternLinearGradient 
 .Gradient.Degree = 90 
 .Gradient.ColorStops.Clear 
End With 
 
 'adds stops after any have been cleared 
With Selection.Interior.Gradient.ColorStops.Add(0) 
 .ThemeColor = xlThemeColorDark1 
 .TintAndShade = 0 
End With 
 
With Selection.Interior.Gradient.ColorStops.Add(1) 
 .ThemeColor = xlThemeColorAccent1 
 .TintAndShade = 0 
End With

The following example shows the color stops with rectangular gradients.

With Selection.Interior 
 .Pattern = xlPatternRectangularGradient 
 .Gradient.RectangleLeft = 0 
 .Gradient.RectangleRight = 0 
 .Gradient.RectangleTop = 0 
 .Gradient.RectangleBottom = 0 
 .Gradient.ColorStops.Clear 
End With 
 
With Selection.Interior.Gradient.ColorStops.Add(0) 
 .Color = 192 
 .TintAndShade = 0 
End With 
 
With Selection.Interior.Gradient.ColorStops.Add(1) 
 .ThemeColor = xlThemeColorLight1 
 .TintAndShade = 0 
End With

Methods

• Add
• Clear
• Item

Properties

• Application
• Count
• Creator
• Parent

See also

• Excel Object Model Reference

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