Changing Text Opacity
There are several ways to change the opacity of text:
• To change the overall opacity of a text object, use the Opacity slider in the HUD or in
the Properties Inspector.
• To change the opacity of a Style pane parameter, such as Face, Glow, Drop Shadow,
or Outline, use the respective Opacity controls in the Style pane of the Text Inspector.
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Note: The Opacity parameter in the Properties Inspector and the Opacity parameter
in the Style pane of the Text Inspector are separate controls. When both are adjusted
for a text object, the effect is multiplicative. In other words, if Opacity is set to 50% in
the Properties Inspector and then set to 50% in the Style pane, the resulting opacity
for the text is 25%.
To set the text opacity in the HUD
1
Select the text using the Select/Transform tool.
2
Press F7 (or D) to display the HUD.
3
Drag the Opacity slider.
Text opacity is updated as you drag the slider.
The Opacity parameter in the Properties Inspector (not in the Text Style pane) is updated.
To set the opacity of text via the Properties Inspector
1
Select the text.
2
Open the Properties Inspector.
3
In the Blending controls, drag the Opacity slider or enter an opacity value in the field.
The Opacity parameter in the HUD is updated.
To set the opacity in the Style pane of the Text Inspector
1
Select the text.
2
In the Text Inspector, click Style to open the Style pane.
3
In the Face controls, drag the Opacity slider or enter an opacity value in the field.
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