Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Note
The Effects dialog box allows you to apply multiple effects to a single ob-
ject and shows you which effects are applied to a selected object (indicated
by a check mark on the left side of the dialog box).
Now you'll try this technique by adding a drop shadow to the “bistro” text.
1.
Using the Selection tool ( ), select the text frame that contains the word “bis-
tro.” Hold down the Z key to temporarily access the Zoom tool, or select the Zoom
tool ( ) and magnify the frame so that you can see the text clearly.
2.
At the bottom of the Effects panel, click the FX button ( ), and choose Drop
Shadow from the menu.
3.
In the Options section of the Effects dialog box, enter
0.125 in
for Size and
20%
for Spread. Make sure that Preview is selected so that you can see the effects on
your page.
4.
Click OK to apply the drop shadow to the text.
5.
Choose File > Save to save your work.
Applying multiple effects to an object
You can apply several different types of transparency effects to an object. For example, you
can create the impression that an object is embossed and that it has a glow around it by
applying two transparency effects.
