In this week’s InDesignSecrets video, Mike Rankin demonstrates how using a semi-transparent—or ghosted—frame makes it easier to read text on a photo. By manipulating the opacity values, you can balance legibility with keeping your design’s integrity intact.
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This article was last modified on August 29, 2025
This article was first published on March 12, 2019
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