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# Gradient Types

The style of gradient drawn by the layer.

## Topics

### Constants

[`static let axial: CAGradientLayerType`](/documentation/QuartzCore/CAGradientLayerType/axial)

An axial gradient (also called a linear gradient) varies along an axis between two defined end points. All points that lie on a line perpendicular to the axis have the same color value.


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