If you mean like the "XXL" rectangle in:

http://www.pooldawg.com/images/cache/pdtsp_lg0x0-15104.jpg

then here is one way:

1. Create the rectangle and set its color
2. Create the text and move it into place over the rectangle (use the alignment tool to make it perfectly centered)
3. Select both the text box and the rectangle
4. Use the menu item Path >> Difference (or press Ctrl + -)

Hope this helps.

On 10/20/07, Mick Nelson < micknelson@...12...> wrote:

For example, picture a "Property Of" t-shirt. There is usually a rectangle in the middle with XXL inside it.

How do I make the rectangle, have the XXL on the inside such that the color of the shirt shows through?