Two options are available, if normal is selected, the text has a solid color set by the text fill color. If gradient is selected, the text is filled with a color gradient. The appearance of the gradient is defined by the text gradient style, start gradient color. and ending gradient color settings. Text Gradient Style . Sets the the type of gradient to apply to the text if a gradient text style has been selected.
Many different options are available.
Experiment with the various choices to get a feel for what can be done. Text 3D Effects. Allow setting the following 3D effects, None, Raised with Light Shading, Raised with Heavy Shading, Inset with Light Shading, Inset with Heavy Shading, Drop Shadow, Block Shadow, Outline Block, Outline Drop. The colors used in these effects are user defined. See the information on the effect of each color setting below.