How to apply a semi-transparent background to a text box

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From: Gay_Alson
Date: Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:13

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Hi Framers,

The cover of my doc has a full-page .png file on a master page. I want to add the title of the manual on the body page of the cover in a text box. No problem. However, I want to apply a semi-transparent effect to the background of the text box, so the graphic behind it shows in a muted way.

I'm sure this has to do with some combination of the Tint, Fill, and Overprint settings but none of my experiments have produced anything close to the desired effect.

I did RTFM and also searched the Help and the forum. I truly hope I didn't overlook the answer---but if I did, it wasn't for lack of trying!

As always, your expertise is very much appreciated.
TIA,
Gay

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