Gradient Palette
Use the tab menu at the top of the Color panel, you can easily switch to the Gradient Palette.
Gradients can be added to the Gradient Palette by clicking on the add button (+) at the bottom of the palette. Saved gradients remain stored inside the Gradient Palette and can be used in any new designs until you choose to remove them.
To remove a gradient simply right-click on it and choose Remove Gradient.
Create new gradients using the gradient editor in the Fill pane or the Effects pane from the Appearance panel.
Next: Customizing Gradients >