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Shadows
The Shadow tool
The SHADOW tool (shortcut Ctrl+F2) lets you apply, remove, and modify semi-
transparent (or "soft") shadows.
No Shadow
Shadow Types
Shadow Blur
Shadow Transparency
Shadow Position
Xara Web Designer Premium has three shadow types:
• Wall where the shadow is cast on a wall behind the object
• Floor where the object appears to be standing upright on a surface.
Glow where the shadow is used to add a halo effect around the object
The transparency of soft shadows increases towards the edges, which gives a very
realistic effect. Shadows are resolution independent so you can scale them without losing
quality.
Applying a shadow
Applying a shadow
To apply a shadow:
