Can I apply the same gradient fill I used in a text box (in a Word document) to a table in the same document? I understand how to do a solid fill in a table, but would like it to match the gradient

Learn about working with the Gradient tool to add or edit gradients in your Adobe Illustrator artwork.

You can use this technique to create 3D effects. On the left, you see a cylinder, which is made up of two ovals and a rectangle. I’ve applied a simple gradient, but it still doesn’t look 3-dimensional.