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Chapter 12

Using Shapes and Masks

The tag is removed with a “poof.”

To change the opacity of a gradient color:

1

Click an opacity tag.

The opacity controls are enabled.

2

Use the slider or value field to change the value of the opacity.

The lower the percentage of the opacity, the greater the transparency.

The gradient transparency reflects the new opacity values.

Editing Color and Opacity Direction and Distribution
You can quickly reverse the direction or evenly distribute the gradient color and
opacity tags.

To reverse the gradient color or opacity direction:

m

Click the Reverse Tags icon next to the opacity or color gradient.

The tags are reversed.

To evenly distribute the gradient color or opacity tags:

m

Click the Distribute Tags icon next to the opacity or color gradient.

Opacity controls

Selected opacity tag

Reverse Tags icon (opacity)

Reverse Tags icon (color)

Distribute Tags icon (opacity)

Distribute Tags icon (color)