Question about transparent backgrounds

Robert Parker <[email protected]> Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:12:39 +0700

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I know how to place text and make a JPG of it but the background
defaults to white. Is there a way to place the text on a transparent
background?

Thanks Bob