Transparency

Here are the typical methods for its use.

As solid Opacity, applied to the fill of text frames (shown above) and shapes.
As a transparency gradient, applied to a shape's fill as well as images (shown above).
As layer opacity.
As a layer effect property.

Opacity is a term you'll see in Affinity Publisher—this is the opposite of transparency. An object with 0% transparency is fully opaque (100% opacity), while 100% transparency means the object is invisible (0% opacity).

Opacity quick keys

You can use the numerical keys to set the layer opacity of a selected layer(s) or object(s).

To change the solid opacity of an object:

From the Color panel, choose stroke or fill from the Stroke/Fill color selector.
Drag the Opacity slider.

To apply a transparency gradient to an object:

From the Tools panel, select the Transparency Tool.
Drag across your object to apply a transparency gradient.

To apply layer opacity:

From the Layers panel, select a layer.
Click the panel's Opacity down arrow and drag the slider to adjust.

To use opacity quick keys:

Select a single layer or object, or multiple layers or objects.
Press a numerical key, or two numerical keys in quick succession, to set the opacity. For example:
- Press 4 for 40% opacity.
- Press 0 for 100% opacity.
- Press 4 and 5 for 45% opacity.
- Press 0 and 7 for 7% opacity.

To apply layer effect opacity:

From the Layers panel, click Layer Effects.
From the dialog, adjust the Opacity slider if available. Not all layer effects have the Opacity setting.

Opacity quick keys

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