The opacity (i.e. transparency) can be applied to any object, even to pictures and text boxes.
To change the opacity of objects, proceed as follows:
| 1. | Select one or more objects with the Object tool  from the Quick access toolbar. |
| 2. | Choose the ribbon command Format | group Format | Opacity  . |
| 3. | In the dialog box that appears, drag the slider in order to set a value between Invisible (completely transparent) and Solid (no transparency). |
| Alternatively, enter exact values to the right of the slider. |