Adding a Vertical Gradient to Text in GIMP. Sure you can create plain solid-colored text in the Gnu Image Manipulation Program, but sometimes your text needs a little more pizzazz.

When adding a gradient to text, you can select in the Swatches panel whether you want the gradient swatch to affect the stroke of the text or the fill. Ken White. Contributor.

Try adding brightly colored text with a bold halftone line gradient. The character panel can’t create this kind of text effect, but you’ll find it easy enough to do yourself.