expression.GradientVariant
expression Required. An expression that returns one of the objects in the Applies To list.
Remarks
Use the OneColorGradient, PresetGradient, or TwoColorGradient method to set the gradient variant for the fill.
Example
This example adds a rectangle to the active publication and sets its fill gradient variant to match that of the shape named rect1. For the example to work, rect1 must have a gradient fill.
Dim intVariant As Integer
With ActiveDocument.Pages(1).Shapes
' Store gradient variant of rect1.
intVariant = .Item("rect1").Fill.GradientVariant
' Add new rectangle.
With .AddShape(Type:=msoShapeRectangle, _
Left:=0, Top:=0, Width:=40, Height:=80).Fill
' Set color and gradient of new rectangle.
.ForeColor.RGB = RGB(128, 0, 0)
.OneColorGradient Style:=msoGradientHorizontal, _
Variant:=intVariant, Degree:=1
End With
End With