This lesson will cover the following topics:

01 Getting Started

This tutorial covers how to style a strip including:
  • How to select a strip.
  • Quick toolbar options.
  • Element style panel main options.
  • Using spread mode.

02 Styling the Strip

Double-click inside the strip to select it, the quick toolbar is displayed.
The options include:
  • Border color.
  • Fill color.
  • Bottom of strip color.
  • Alignment options.
  • Element styling window button - this will display the complete styling menu.
strip quick menu

03 Adding a Strip Background

1. Navigate to the element styling menu and select the strip tab.
2. Expand the Fill drop down. You can:
  • Set a solid background color.
  • Set a gradient color.
  • Use an image as the background.
Strip styling, strip tab

04 Spread Mode

The background fill can be placed within the strip area or can occupy 100% of the screen.
When spread mode is enabled the background fill will the entire screen.
screen showing how the strip fills with spread mode disabled and enabled
To only display the background within the strip, disable spread mode.
strip styling menu

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