Expert: Candice Anderson - 9/18/2006

Question
Do I just open a new document in photoshop and draw the rectangle? How do I apply the gradient? Thanks for baring with me....I am unfamiliar with all the programs and sort of teaching myself as I go along! Thanks
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Followup To

Question -
I used the rectangle tool to draw a long white rectangle. I want it to start out being solid white then go to transparent to blend into the graphic behind it. I tried using the gradient tool but it doesnt blend well.  Is there anyway to simply blend from a solid color to almost transparent?

Answer -
not in indesign.

the gradient you need is in photoshop. do it there and bring it into indesign.  

Answer
what you would do is draw a rectangle with the marquee tool (looks like a square)  and then go to you gradient and choose the one that looks like its black and fades into a checker board. I'm thinking this is what you want.  you can change the color in the gradient menu bar.

candice