Appearance properties

For details of how to change properties, see Changing object properties.

Property

Option

Description

Layer

Top

Middle

Bottom

Background

Default

Specify on which layer the object is placed.

Depth

not applicable

Read only indicator.  Shows the position of the object in the stacking order.

Grids and objects, if placed in front, have a higher number in the stacking order.

Translucency

 

This value can range from fully translucent (visible) to no translucency (solid).

Use the slider to change the translucency.

Visible

True

False

Default

Set to 'False' to make the object invisible.

Ink Type

Pen

Highlighter

Magic Ink

Default

Annotations can be one of three types:

  • Pen annotations are solid.

  • Highlighter annotations are partially translucent.

  • Magic Ink annotations allow you to see through objects on the top layer.