block/font opacity

Is it possible to change the opacity of a block or font?

I have a block-container  that contains a block and  text, and would like to change its opacity down to 50% without having to go the way of an SVG if possible.

Marijan (Mario) Madunic
Publishing Specialist
New Flyer Industries

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