Apply fading to an object
Fading is a transition effect that increases the transparencyAn effect that enables the background to show through a picture or object. of an objectA part of a picture, including shapes, text boxes, or lines that can be edited individually. The order of objects can be changed by using the Stack.. You can fade evenly from one photo to another in a picture collageA picture that contains multiple objects., or fade gradually from a pictureGeneral term refers to a single photo or a composite project on the canvas. to the borderDesign feature that adds a rectangular outline to a picture. Borders are distinct from mats and frames. color around the picture.

To fade an object evenly:
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Select the object you want to fade.
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On the Effects menu, point to Transparency, and then click Even.
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To change the transparency, drag the sliderA control that sets values by sliding a marker to the left or the right..
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Click Done.
To fade an object gradually:
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Select the object you want to fade.
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On the Effects menu, point to Transparency, and then click Gradual.
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Under To apply a fade, select a gradient, select a fade pattern.
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To fade the object in the opposite direction, click Flip the direction of the gradient.
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Click Done.
Tip
To select multiple objects, press CTRL, and then select the objects you want.