Add transparency effects to text

1. Use the Selection tool  to select the text frame.
2. Choose Object > Effects > [effect].
3. Choose Text from the Settings For menu.

   You can choose Object if you want the effects you choose to apply to the text frame’s stroke and fill as well as the text inside it.

4. Specify the effect attributes and click OK.

   If you want to change the text’s blending mode or opacity settings, make these changes on the Effects panel.

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