idea Customizable Transparency for Cover Mask in ArcGIS StoryMaps Ideas

Customizable Transparency for Cover Mask

ebarrientos — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 19:17:23 GMT

Please allow users to manually set the transparency of the mask behind fullscreen covers or remove the mask entirely. The cover is the most important image; we should be able to display it without obscuring it with a mask.

Re: Customizable Transparency for Cover Mask - Status changed to: In Product Plan

OwenGeo — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 15:53:29 GMT

We are currently working on some cover enhancements that include the ability to select from several different styles, including one without a text background.

We hope to release these before the end of this year.

Re: Customizable Transparency for Cover Mask

ebarrientos — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 16:39:16 GMT

That sounds better, @OwenGeo, but to clarify, I think there should be a cover option to display text over a full screen image, just without a mask.

Re: Customizable Transparency for Cover Mask

OwenGeo — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 16:53:30 GMT

Several additional kudos for this idea are on this (closed) duplicate idea thread: More Customizable Design in the Cover - Esri Community

Re: Customizable Transparency for Cover Mask

AnitaB — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:34:54 GMT

When might one see the option to modify the degree of opacity for the mask... the cover is typically a striking image. One wants just enough mask for legibility without detracting from the image. Depending on the image that percentage will change. thank you!

Re: Customizable Transparency for Cover Mask - Status changed to: Implemented

OwenGeo — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:21:21 GMT

There are a total of six cover layouts and many more panel style customizations available (some with and some without a transparent box or mask).

For more info, see the links below: