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Sep 14, 2026 8:43 PM UTC
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Where is the image opacity control

It looks like the latest update removed the opacity control for images.  I’ve cant seem to find a workaround.

Leianne C
Leianne CAnswer
Lucid support team
Sep 15, 2026 7:07 AM UTC

Hi ​@Rik, thank you for posting in the Lucid Community!

It looks like you've come across the new way to edit shapes in Lucidchart.

This change is intentional. We reorganized editing controls so the ones you use most are faster to reach: your most common controls now live in a mini bar right above your selected shape, instead of a fixed toolbar at the top of the screen you'd have to look away from your work to use.

Here are a couple quick tips:

  • The mini bar also only shows controls relevant to what you've selected, so you're not scanning past options that don't apply.
  • You can drag that bar anywhere on your canvas.
  • The right panel to the right of your canvas (under the Share button) has those same controls, plus more advanced options, if you need them.

If you have any further questions or run into any issues, please let me know and I'd be happy to help!

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RikAuthor
Sep 14, 2026 9:15 PM UTC

Found:

 

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Leianne C
Leianne CAnswer
Lucid support team
Sep 15, 2026 7:07 AM UTC

Hi ​@Rik, thank you for posting in the Lucid Community!

It looks like you've come across the new way to edit shapes in Lucidchart.

This change is intentional. We reorganized editing controls so the ones you use most are faster to reach: your most common controls now live in a mini bar right above your selected shape, instead of a fixed toolbar at the top of the screen you'd have to look away from your work to use.

Here are a couple quick tips:

  • The mini bar also only shows controls relevant to what you've selected, so you're not scanning past options that don't apply.
  • You can drag that bar anywhere on your canvas.
  • The right panel to the right of your canvas (under the Share button) has those same controls, plus more advanced options, if you need them.

If you have any further questions or run into any issues, please let me know and I'd be happy to help!

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Sep 28, 2026 12:23 AM UTC

This change is intentional. We reorganized editing controls so the ones you use most are faster to reach: your most common controls now live in a mini bar right above your selected shape, instead of a fixed toolbar at the top of the screen you'd have to look away from your work to use.

No, you’ve made it slower. Much slower. So many clicks now, and at least 12 months of feedback from long time users saying that the changes are no good.
Why do you persist with these terrible ‘upgrades’ and not listen to your customers?

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Ambar D
Lucid community team
Sep 29, 2026 8:12 PM UTC

Hi ​@Lucider, thank you for your honest feedback, I certainly understand your experience. We’ve shared this feedback directly with our product team. 

Are you having trouble locating any other specific tool? Please let us know if you have any questions, and we’re happy to help.

 

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