Operation Manual

Colour, Fills, and Transparency 161

Transparency types available in the Transparency tab are as follows:

• Solid transparency distributes the transparency uniformly.

• Gradient transparencies include linear, elliptical, and conical

effects, ranging from clear to opaque.

• Bitmap transparencies include categorized texture maps based

on the Swatches tab's selection of bitmaps.

Applying transparency

You can apply transparency to shapes, text frames, table cells, and to

any artistic, frame, and table text.

To apply transparency with Transparency tab:

With your object selected, display the Transparency

tab and ensure either Fill or Line is selected (for an object's fill

or outline, respectively).

2. For solid transparency, select the

Solid button and pick a

thumbnail from the solid transparency gallery.

- or -

For gradient transparency, choose the

Gradient button

and pick your thumbnail.

- or -

For bitmap transparency, choose the

Bitmap button and

pick a thumbnail from a range of categories.

The transparency is applied to the object's fill or outline.

3. Alternatively, drag the desired thumbnail from the gallery to an

object, and release the mouse button.