Adobe InDesign CC 2015 - Manual (Page 501)

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Transparency
Last updated 6/6/2015
• To copy effects between objects selectively, use the Eyedropper tool . To control which transparency stroke,
fill, and object settings are copied with the Eyedropper tool, double-click the tool to open the Eyedropper
Options dialog box. Then select or deselect options in the Stroke Settings, Fill Settings, and Object Settings areas.
• To copy effects from one level to another in the same object, Alt-drag (Windows) or Option-drag (Mac OS) the
FX icon from one level to another (Stroke, Fill, or Text) on the Effects panel.
You can move effects from one level to another in the same object by dragging the FX icon.
Clear transparency effects from an object
❖ Do any of the following:
• To clear all effects from an object as well as change the blending mode to Normal and the Opacity setting to
100%, click the Clear All Effects button in the Effects panel or choose Clear All Transparency on the Effect
panel menu.
• To clear all effects but maintain the blending and opacity settings, select a level and choose Clear Effects on the
Effects panel menu or drag the FX icon from the Stroke, Fill, or Text level in the Effects panel to the Trash
icon.
• To clear multiple levels (Stroke, Fill, or Text) of an effect, select the levels and click the Trash icon.
• To remove an individual effect from an object, open the Effects dialog box and deselect a Transparency effect.
Transparency effects
InDesign offers nine transparency effects. Many of the settings and options for creating these effects are similar.
A Drop Shadow B Inner Shadow C Outer Glow D Inner Glow E Bevel and Emboss F Satin G Basic Feather H Directional Feather I Gradient
Feather
Drop Shadow Adds a shadow that falls behind the object, stroke, fill, or text.
Inner Shadow Adds a shadow that falls just inside the edges of the object, stroke, fill, or text, giving it a recessed
appearance.