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Using the Magic Pen to create fading objects

You can create an object that slowly fades using the Magic Pen.

Note 

Fading objects are not saved in .notebook files.

ClosedTo create a fading object

  1. Select the Magic Pen (see Selecting the Magic Pen).

  2. Using your finger or a pen, write or draw objects on the interactive screen.

    The objects slowly fade.

ClosedTo set the number of seconds before the object fades

  1. Select the Magic Pen (see Selecting the Magic Pen).

  2. If the Properties tab isn’t visible, press PropertiesProperties icon.

  3. Press Fill Effects.

  4. Enter or select the number of seconds before the object fades in the Fade time drop-down list.

    Tip 

    You can save your changes to the Magic Pen tool’s default settings by clicking Save Tool Properties (see Saving tool settings).

Also in this section

Selecting the Magic Pen

Using the Magic Pen to open a magnification window

Using the Magic Pen to open a spotlight window

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