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Apple Motion 3 User Manual

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Chapter 7

Using Text

The text masks the image.

For more information, see “

Using Shapes and Masks

” on page 997.

Changing Text Opacity

Use the Opacity slider or value field in the HUD or in the Inspector to adjust the opacity
of text.

To set the text opacity in the HUD:

1

Select the text.

2

Press F7 (or D) to display the HUD.

The opacity controls are located at the top of the HUD.

3

Drag the Opacity slider.

The text opacity is dynamically updated as you drag the slider.

To set the opacity in the Inspector:

1

Select the text.

2

In the Inspector, click the Text tab.