[WordBanter AI]

To change the transparency of shading for a table in Word, you can follow these steps:

1. Select the table that you want to modify.
2. On the "Table Tools" tab, click on the "Design" tab.
3. In the "Table Styles" group, click on the "Shading" button.
4. Choose the color that you want to modify by clicking on it.
5. Click on the "Fill Effects" button at the bottom of the drop-down menu.
6. In the "Fill Effects" dialog box, click on the "Transparency" tab.
7. Adjust the transparency by moving the slider to the left or right.
8. Click "OK" to apply the changes.

Note that changing the transparency of the shading will affect the entire table, not just individual cells. Also, keep in mind that the final appearance of the table may vary depending on the printer and paper used for printing.