You can change the transparency settings for colors and pictures.
To set the transparency of a gradient in a report:
Position the mouse on an empty spot in the report, display the pop-up menu, and select Properties.
On the Background page in the Properties view for the report, locate the Gradient group.
Move the Gradient group Transparency slider until the gradient (secondary) color is set to the desired transparency.
You can see the appearance in the Design view. The more transparent the gradient color is, the more you will see the primary (background) color.
To set the transparency of a background picture in a report:
Position the mouse on an empty spot in the report, display the pop-up menu, and select Properties.
On the Background page in the Properties view for the report, locate the Picture group.
Move the Picture group Transparency slider until the image is set to the desired transparency.
You can see the appearance in the Design view.