Title: Slider text background
Last modified: March 18, 2017

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# Slider text background

 *  Resolved [sophus3000](https://wordpress.org/support/users/sophus3000/)
 * (@sophus3000)
 * [9 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/slider-text-background/)
 * How can I define a semi-transparent rectangular background for the post title
   etc. in banner slider?
    All text should be contained in a single rectangle.
 * My pics are grayscale and I want to enhance the readability of the white text.

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 *  [jarektheme](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jarektheme/)
 * (@jarektheme)
 * [9 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/slider-text-background/#post-8931514)
 * Hello there,
 * Thanks for reaching out and for trying out Kale. We appreciate it.
 * Please open Appearance -> Customize -> Additional CSS and paste the following
   CSS:
 *     ```
       .frontpage-slider .caption {
         padding: 20px;
         background: rgba(0,0,0,.3);
       }
       ```
   
 * Hope that helps. Feel free to reach out if you need anything.
 * Best regards,
    Jarek Kale Support

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