Operation Manual

Color, Fills, and Transparency 333
Applying transparency
You can apply gradient and bitmap transparency from the Transparency tab to
the fill or outline of a shape or text frame; artistic text can also use the same
transparency effects (for the text, its outline, and background).
To apply transparency with Transparency tab:
1. 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 Opacity).
- 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.
3. The transparency is applied to the object's fill or outline.
Alternatively, drag the desired thumbnail from the gallery to an object, and
release the mouse button.