Fill (Gradient) tool not working (?)

[jbingram]

I start with a portrait-oriented Untitled. After selecting the fill tool, the type won't change from "None". It snaps back and won't stay selected after I choose from the popup Type menu. Please advise, thank you.

 

[Dan C]

Hi jbingram,

Welcome to the forums

Without an object selected, the gradient tool cannot be used, and hence the fill type automatically reverts to None.

If you create a quick shape or a curves object, for example, you'll find the gradient tool will work as expected!

[jbingram]

Brilliant! Thank you Dan.