Follow these steps to create a gradient background visually, without relying on CSS.

1. Click Add Section

2. Drag in a Widget

3. Click the Section Settings handle to enter the Section Settings

4. Go to Style > Background

5. Under Background type click the  icon to enter the Gradient Settings

1. Color: set the first gradient color

2. Location: set the location of the first color. This will affect the spread

3. Second color: set the second gradient color

4. Location: set the location of the second color. This will affect the spread

5. Type: Choose between a linear or radial gradient

6. Angle: Set the gradient angle