# Creating MenuBuilder projects with transparent backgrounds

Transparent MenuBuilder projects contain a transparency value that you determine. Values range from 0% to 100%. 0% is opaque and 100% is completely transparent. A value between these two extremes provides an interesting visual element.

There are two ways to create transparent projects. By using the MenuBuilder wizard, you can make a project transparent when you first create the project. You can also make an existing project transparent by adjusting the project options.

To make a project transparent when you first create it:

- Create a project using the MenuBuilder wizard. In the third wizard screen, use the pop-up menu to select a transparency value. (0% is opaque and 100% is completely transparent.)

To make an existing project transparent:

1. Open the MenuBuilder project.

2. From the Options menu, select Project Options.

3. In the Transparency pop-up menu, select a transparency value. (0% is opaque and 100% is completely transparent.)

4. Click Apply to view your changes without closing the dialog box, or click OK to accept changes and close the dialog box.