Adobe Photoshop CC 2014 v.14.xx User Manual
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4. To change the opacity, enter a value between 0% and 100%.
Both the color and opacity settings affect only the appearance of the mask and have no effect on how underlying areas are protected.
Changing these settings may make the mask more easily visible against the colors in the image.
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