How to set up transparent background in XFCE terminal?

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I can't find the option to make the terminal background transparent :-( Any idea where can it be?

aquaherd · Accepted Answer · 2011-09-27 17:19:15Z

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Go to Preferences, Appearance tab, Under Background select 'Transparent Background' and move the slider beneath it to the left.

The option may be hidden if no Compositor is active, either built-in or Compiz.

answered Sep 27, 2011 at 17:19

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kholis · Accepted Answer · 2012-01-10 07:58:12Z

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To enable compositor, please check:

Applications > Settings > Settings Manager > Window Manager Tweaks > Compositor > Enable display compositing

answered Jan 10, 2012 at 7:58

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Igor Parra · Accepted Answer · 2014-03-13 13:57:42Z

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@kholis is totally right, just take in account that for terminator you should reinit app.

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answered Mar 13, 2014 at 13:57

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