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the appropriate level of opacity. This option uses the same algorithm as a ghost
option.

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Gray scale: Select this option to remove the color information from the image —
the color will be replaced with levels of gray.

Create a Shadow

Create a shadow behind any text or image object, static or dynamic, giving a sense of
depth and dimension to a 2D object.

Note: In the case of an image object, the shadow created will reflect the shape of the
image’s keyline (outside border) and not that of the image itself (even if you select a
close-cropping effect).

1. Double-click the image or text object to open the Properties dialog.
2. In the Style settings, click Shadow.
3. (Optional) Modify the color and offset of the shadow (keeping in mind what the

object over the shadow will be).

4. Click OK.

The default settings for the amount of offset are, horizontally and vertically, 0.04 of the
units of measurement you are currently using, and the color is black. These settings cre-
ate a shadow appearing below and to the right of the object. To change these settings,
perform these steps:

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