# Effects - Box Shadow Question

**URL:** <https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/effects-box-shadow-question/45873>\
**Category:** RapidWeaver Elements\
**Created:** [January 9, 2025, 8:42pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/effects-box-shadow-question/45873 "2025-01-09T20:42:21Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![pumpkin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ccd318/32.png) [@pumpkin](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/pumpkin)\
**Post date:** [January 9, 2025, 8:42pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/effects-box-shadow-question/45873/1 "2025-01-09T20:42:21Z")

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When I apply a box shadow to an element and reduce the opacity of the box shadow with the slider, it reduces the opacity of the whole element, not only on the box shadow.

Plus, there’s no option to change the color of the box shadow itself.

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**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\
**Post date:** [January 9, 2025, 10:09pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/effects-box-shadow-question/45873/2 "2025-01-09T22:09:09Z")

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The opacity is for the entire object, not related to the shadow. You can set the opacity of the shadow in the Theme Studio…

I recorded a quick video to show you how you can make custom Shadows with the Theme Studio, and also the inline Custom Shadow option!

Let m know if you have any more questions ☺

EDIT: there’s also more information (and another video) on it in the Manual, check it out below!

> **[Effects | RapidWeaver Elements Docs](https://docs.realmacsoftware.com/elements-docs/elements-app/components/common-controls/effects)**
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> Apply box shadows rollovers and more.

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**Author:** ![pumpkin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ccd318/32.png) [@pumpkin](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/pumpkin)\
**Post date:** [January 9, 2025, 11:37pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/effects-box-shadow-question/45873/3 "2025-01-09T23:37:13Z")

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Thanks @dan! Very helpful indeed. I’m sure you showed that in one of the earlier developer diaries now that I’ve watched your video. Totally forgot about the theme studio for this.

Your helpful video is much appreciated!

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**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\
**Post date:** [January 10, 2025, 8:47am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/effects-box-shadow-question/45873/4 "2025-01-10T08:47:53Z")

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Super, glad I could help!