# shape

> Shape used to interpret BackgroundGradient.size for radial gradients. Ignored for linear gradients.

## Definition

* **Type:** Property
* **Namespace:** [UnityEngine.UIElements](/engine/7000.0/script-reference/unityengine/uielements.md)
* **Assembly:** UnityEngine.UIElementsModule

```csharp
public BackgroundGradientShape shape { get; set; }
```