Creating Titles > Adding a shadow
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Adding a shadow


You can create an adjustable shadow for text or graphic objects. A slight shadow can help distinguish type from its background. However, a shadow tends to make small type less legible. You can apply color, transparency, or a gradient to a shadow. See Using color, transparency, and gradients.

To create a shadow:

1 Select the object to which you want to add a shadow.

2 Drag the Shadow Offset control in the toolbox to specify how far the shadow falls from the object. To constrain movement to 45-degree increments, hold down Shift as you drag.
Before (left) and after (right) adding a shadow

To specify the kind of shadow:

1 Select an object that has a shadow.

2 Choose Title > Shadow and choose a type of shadow from the Shadow menu:
  • Single creates a basic drop shadow.
  • Solid simulates a three-dimensional shadow.
  • Soft creates a soft-edged version of the Single shadow.

    • To remove a shadow:

    1 Select an object that has a shadow.

    2 Drag the Shadow Offset control either outside or to the center of the control area. When the Shadow Offset control displays the message "No Shadow," you have successfully removed it.

    Creating Titles > Adding a shadow