# BackgroundGradientShape

> Shape of a radial gradient.

## Definition

* **Type:** Enum
* **Namespace:** [UnityEngine.UIElements](/engine/6000.7/script-reference/unityengine/uielements.md)
* **Assembly:** UnityEngine.UIElementsModule

```csharp
public enum BackgroundGradientShape
```

## Fields

| Value                                                                                                | Description                                             |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------- |
| [Circle](/engine/6000.7/script-reference/unityengine/uielements/backgroundgradientshape/circle.md)   | A circle whose radius is taken from the gradient size.  |
| [Ellipse](/engine/6000.7/script-reference/unityengine/uielements/backgroundgradientshape/ellipse.md) | An axis-aligned ellipse stretched to the gradient size. |