Peachpit Press/Scott DesignADOBE INDESIGN CS 383 Classroom in a BookCreating a drop shadowYou can create the impression that an object is embossed or ating above the page by adding a drop shadow. Then, by selected transparency settings that apply only to the drop shadow, you can soften the shadow without changing the sharp edges of the object itself. 1 Using the Selection tool, select the large istro nonXista�image in the center of the page. This graphic is an imported EPS e, created in Adobe Illustrator. 2 Choose Object > Drop Shadow. 3 In the Drop Shadow dialog box, select the following settings: �Select the Drop Shadow check box to enable the other options. �Select the Preview check box so that you can see the results in the document as you change the settings. �In Mode, select Multiply. �In Opacity, type 50%. �In both X Offset and Y Offset, type 0.0972 in (or use quotation marks: 0.0972"). �In Blur, type 0.02 in. �Leave [Black] selected under Color.4 Click OK to close the dialog box. Then, using the Selection tool ( ), click the text frame at the bottom of the page, with e city names. (This is simply typed text created in InDesign.) If necessary, zoom in so that you can see the text easily.
