How to Set the Transparency for Watermarks in Office 2007

1. Open Microsoft Word in Office 2007. Click the 'Page Layout' tab. In the 'Page Background' group, click the 'Watermark' icon.
2. Click a predesigned watermark from the gallery of watermarks or click 'Custom Watermark' to add your own text. Using a text watermark gives you a greater range of transparency options.
3. Click the box labeled 'Semitransparent,' then choose a color from the drop-down menu. The lighter the color you select, the more transparent the watermark will appear. Click 'OK.'
4. Preview the watermark on your document. If the watermark is not transparent enough, double-click the header of the document to highlight the watermark. Right-click the watermark and select 'Format WordArt.'
5. Slide the 'Transparency' marker under the 'Fill' menu. The default transparency is set to 50 percent as indicated in the scroll box. You can also adjust the transparency level by scrolling the transparency value in this box. Click 'OK' when finished.