Applying a gradient to the stroke on live text

Hi,
I am working on gradient effect on some of my text.How can I achieve the folowing effect where stroke is applied with gradient. Any help is grealty appreciated.

Hi steve fairbairn ,
I have followed the step as described however the "offset path" did not give me the required result. How much value should I put? Thanks in advance.

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1. Ctrl or Cmd click on layer thumbnail in the layers panel with the text.
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Kelly,
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I would like to apply a graident to the background of my RH9 pages.
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Hi there
pixiesparkles13 wrote:
Hello
I would like to apply a graident to the background of my RH9 pages.
Is this possible?
Indeed I believe it is possible.
...and if so, what would be the best way?
That's likely the subject of debate, depending on who you ask.
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or maybe this?
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