# TaoSetGradientNorm
Sets the matrix used to define the norm that measures the size of the gradient. 
## Synopsis
```
#include "petsctao.h" 
PetscErrorCode TaoSetGradientNorm(Tao tao, Mat M)
```
Collective on tao


## Input Parameters

- ***tao  -*** the Tao context
- ***M    -*** matrix that defines the norm





## See Also
 `Tao`, `TaoGetGradientNorm()`, `TaoGradientNorm()`

## Level
beginner

## Location
<A HREF="PETSC_DOC_OUT_ROOT_PLACEHOLDER/src/tao/interface/taosolver.c.html#TaoSetGradientNorm">src/tao/interface/taosolver.c</A>

## Examples
<A HREF="PETSC_DOC_OUT_ROOT_PLACEHOLDER/src/tao/tutorials/ex3.c.html">src/tao/tutorials/ex3.c.html</A><BR>


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