Editing Shadow Effects

After you add a shadow effect to an object or image, you can edit the effect in a few ways.

How to Modify the Amount and Placement of the Shadow

1. Open the image and double-click it or an object in it.
2. In the properties dialog for the object or image, select the Shadow tab.

3. Change the numbers in the Left/Right and Up/Down fields.

   • Left/Right Sets the amount of shadow (in pixels) applied to the left or right of the object or image. If you enter a positive number, the shadow will appear to the right of the object or image. If you enter a negative number, the shadow will appear to the left of the object or image.
   • Up/Down Sets the amount of shadow (in pixels) applied to above or below the object or image. If you enter a positive number, the shadow will appear to below the object or image. If you enter a negative number, the shadow will appear above the object or image.
5. Click OK.
6. Click to save your work.

How to Modify the Color of the Shadow

1. Open the image and double-click it or an object in it.
2. In the properties dialog for the object or image, select the Shadow tab.
3. Click the down arrow in the Color field to select a new color for the shadow. To see advanced color options, select More colors.
4. Click OK.
5. Click to save your work.

How to Modify the Transparency of the Shadow

1. Open the image and double-click it or an object in it.
2. In the properties dialog for the object or image, select the Shadow tab.
3. Change the number in the Transparency field to set the amount of transparency applied to the shadow color. The higher the number, the more transparent the color will be. The lower the number, the more solid the color will be.
4. Click OK.
5. Click to save your work.

How to Remove the Shadow Effect

1. Open the image and double-click it or an object in it.
2. In the properties dialog for the object or image, select the Shadow tab.
3. Click the Enable Shadow check box to remove the check mark.
4. Click to save your work.