How to Apply Feather Effect With InDesign

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Adobe InDesign is a favorite among desktop publishing designers for many reasons, including the ability to do more with a photo, text frame or object than simply put a border around it. A designer may want to apply a feather effect with InDesign to create soft edges, which can lend ambiance to the entire page or document.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Step1

Select the object, photo or text frame you want to apply the feather effect to by clicking on it or using the selection tool.

Step2

Choose the "Object" option from the drop-down menu then choose "Feather" to bring up the feather dialog box.

Step3

Check the "Feather" box, as well as the "Preview" option to see the feather effect you apply.

Step4

Change the width of the feather effect you want to display. Since you've selected Preview, you will be able to see your work and adjust it to your liking.

Step5

Decide among the three choices for edges in the Corners list. Sharp is a tighter effect, and may work well with text frames. Round gives you rounded edges around the object. Diffuse creates a fading effect.

Step6

Click "OK." It's that easy to apply feather effect with InDesign.

Tips & Warnings

You can also change the opacity of the feather effect if you choose (see the eHow titled "How to Apply Text Gradient With InDesign").
To remove the feather effect, simply remove the checkmark from the Feather option in the dialog box.
Remember that when you apply a feather to a text frame with a colored background and change the opacity it will be applied to the background color as well as the frame.