gimp question

[Kurt Wall]

Quoth Net Llama!:
> I'm attempting to make transparent images (where the background color 
> does not appear on a web page) in the gimp, and its just not working. 
> I'm sure that its doable, but i can't quite figure out how.  Anyone know 
> the magic?  I'd prefer to use PNG, but i'll go with another format if 
> neccesary.  thanks.

When you do File -> New, set the Fill Type to Transparent.

Kurt
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