User`s guide

Using the Text Window
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The Shadow tab parameters do not have tracks in the timeline and are not animated. If you
want to animate text shadows, create text without shadows in the Text window. You can then
apply and animate shadows using the Controls window, Shadow tab.
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The Shadow tab parameters do not apply to Text media used with the 3D Extrusion shape.
Instead, use the 3D Extrusion’s Shadow tab to apply shadows to the text. For more
information, see “Adding Shadows” on page 315.
To add shadow to text:
1. Click one of the numbered Shadow Style tabs to create a new shadow style.
2. Select the checkbox next to the tab to apply the style to the selected text.
3. Choose a Shadow Type from the menu.
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Tip: A static title that uses 2D text with solid shadows is faster to render than 3D text created
with the 3D Extrusion shape.
4. Click the color chip to access the system color picker or use the eyedropper to choose a
color from the screen.
5. Adjust the Shadow Distance to set the distance between the shadow and the text.
6. Move the Shadow Opacity slider to adjust the opacity.
7. Adjust the Shadow Softness to slightly blur the edges of the shadows.
Shadow tab