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Hello Ken,
I have a question regarding Adobe InDesign's drop shadow effect. When I apply the drop shadow to an object, the application applies the shadow, however it affects the content of the object by fading it along with all the other text and objects on the spread - even in different frames. Any ideas?
Thanks for your time,
Bill Kae
Hi Bill,
When you are applying the drop shadow effect, be sure to use the Selection Tool (Black Arrow) and not the Direct Selection Tool (White Arrow).
I suspect what may be happening here is the shadow has been applied to the frame contents and not to the frame itself, thus causing the image to be effected. If this is a large image that extends beyond the crop of the frame, applying the shadow to the content can effect the other contents on the spread.
Try removing the shadow completely and then re-applying the shadow using the black arrow selection tool to select the frame.
Thanks,
Ken Black
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Ken Black
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With over 20 years experience in graphic arts as well as working as a preflight and prepress technician for Best Printing Online, I can answer any questions relating to graphic design and printing. This includes but is not limited to Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Quark Xpress and just about any other graphics related software.
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Currently employed by
Best Printing Online, I have been working as a graphic designer and printing professional for over 20 years. My experiences range from original design work including layout, illustration and photography to prepress production and troubleshooting. I have done consulting and training for some of the smallest print shops to the largest design agencies and printers in the industry.
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Occupational Certificate in Darkroom and Printing Technologies from back when light tables and contacting frames were cool. Attended McHenry County College, Columbia College Chicago and Northern Illinois University and strive to attain new knowledge in this field wherever it may be hiding.
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