How to Change the Opacity in InDesign

Looking for an easy method of changing the opacity in InDesign? Adjusting transparency in InDesign is a very simple task, which we will be exploring in this tutorial.

In this quick tip tutorial, I will be showing you how to change the opacity of text in InDesign and how to change the opacity of an image in InDesign, all within a few simple steps.

What You’ll Learn in This InDesign Opacity Tutorial

  • How to change the text opacity in InDesign
  • How to change the opacity of an image in InDesign

1. How to Change the Text Opacity in InDesign

Step 1

Before we begin, you will need to ensure you have the Workspace set to Essentials so that you can access the Properties menu.

'essentials' is shown on the menu bar'essentials' is shown on the menu bar'essentials' is shown on the menu bar

Step 2

To select your text, hover the Selection Tool over the text box and click to select it.

A poster with an image of dark green trees in the background and white text over the top of the image. The text is selected within a bounding box.A poster with an image of dark green trees in the background and white text over the top of the image. The text is selected within a bounding box.A poster with an image of dark green trees in the background and white text over the top of the image. The text is selected within a bounding box.
I’m using this poster template from Envato Elements.

Step 3

Open the Properties menu, which can be found on the right side of the screen.

The properties menu is open to the right of the screenThe properties menu is open to the right of the screenThe properties menu is open to the right of the screen

Step 4

The Opacity setting can be found under the Appearance section of the settings.

To edit the Opacity, you can either type a value within the box or click on the > icon and drag the slider. The opacity of all the text within your selection will now be edited.

The opacity of the text has been lowered.The opacity of the text has been lowered.The opacity of the text has been lowered.

2. How to Change the Opacity of an Image in InDesign

Step 1

First you will need to select your image by using the Selection Tool and clicking on it.

A poster with a background image of sea and mountains. The image is selected within a bounding box.A poster with a background image of sea and mountains. The image is selected within a bounding box.A poster with a background image of sea and mountains. The image is selected within a bounding box.

Step 2

With the Properties menu open, I’m going to edit the opacity of this image of a beautiful mountain view by dragging the Opacity slider or typing a value in the box. 

This is a particularly useful edit for images that need to be placed behind text as it can help the text stand out and become easier to read.

The opacity slider is circled in red, and the opacity of the image has been lowered.The opacity slider is circled in red, and the opacity of the image has been lowered.The opacity slider is circled in red, and the opacity of the image has been lowered.

And We’re Finished!

Now you know how to change the opacity in InDesign and how to make text and images transparent in InDesign. Thank you for following this tutorial with me, and I hope you had fun learning about this amazing software!

Discover More Brilliant InDesign Tutorials and Resources

If you enjoyed this tutorial on how to change the opacity in InDesign, make sure to visit these other amazing InDesign tutorials and resources from Envato Tuts+:


This content originally appeared on Envato Tuts+ Tutorials and was authored by Lauren's Scribbles

Looking for an easy method of changing the opacity in InDesign? Adjusting transparency in InDesign is a very simple task, which we will be exploring in this tutorial.

In this quick tip tutorial, I will be showing you how to change the opacity of text in InDesign and how to change the opacity of an image in InDesign, all within a few simple steps.

What You'll Learn in This InDesign Opacity Tutorial

  • How to change the text opacity in InDesign
  • How to change the opacity of an image in InDesign

1. How to Change the Text Opacity in InDesign

Step 1

Before we begin, you will need to ensure you have the Workspace set to Essentials so that you can access the Properties menu.

'essentials' is shown on the menu bar'essentials' is shown on the menu bar'essentials' is shown on the menu bar

Step 2

To select your text, hover the Selection Tool over the text box and click to select it.

A poster with an image of dark green trees in the background and white text over the top of the image. The text is selected within a bounding box.A poster with an image of dark green trees in the background and white text over the top of the image. The text is selected within a bounding box.A poster with an image of dark green trees in the background and white text over the top of the image. The text is selected within a bounding box.
I'm using this poster template from Envato Elements.

Step 3

Open the Properties menu, which can be found on the right side of the screen.

The properties menu is open to the right of the screenThe properties menu is open to the right of the screenThe properties menu is open to the right of the screen

Step 4

The Opacity setting can be found under the Appearance section of the settings.

To edit the Opacity, you can either type a value within the box or click on the > icon and drag the slider. The opacity of all the text within your selection will now be edited.

The opacity of the text has been lowered.The opacity of the text has been lowered.The opacity of the text has been lowered.

2. How to Change the Opacity of an Image in InDesign

Step 1

First you will need to select your image by using the Selection Tool and clicking on it.

A poster with a background image of sea and mountains. The image is selected within a bounding box.A poster with a background image of sea and mountains. The image is selected within a bounding box.A poster with a background image of sea and mountains. The image is selected within a bounding box.

Step 2

With the Properties menu open, I'm going to edit the opacity of this image of a beautiful mountain view by dragging the Opacity slider or typing a value in the box. 

This is a particularly useful edit for images that need to be placed behind text as it can help the text stand out and become easier to read.

The opacity slider is circled in red, and the opacity of the image has been lowered.The opacity slider is circled in red, and the opacity of the image has been lowered.The opacity slider is circled in red, and the opacity of the image has been lowered.

And We're Finished!

Now you know how to change the opacity in InDesign and how to make text and images transparent in InDesign. Thank you for following this tutorial with me, and I hope you had fun learning about this amazing software!

Discover More Brilliant InDesign Tutorials and Resources

If you enjoyed this tutorial on how to change the opacity in InDesign, make sure to visit these other amazing InDesign tutorials and resources from Envato Tuts+:


This content originally appeared on Envato Tuts+ Tutorials and was authored by Lauren's Scribbles


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