Operation Manual

Colour, Fills, and Transparency 139

• 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. The lighter

thumbnails represent more transparency (expressed as percentage).

- 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.

To apply gradient transparency with the Transparency Tool:

1. Select the object and set the Transparency tab’s Fill/Line swatch as

before.