diff --git a/src/HelpSheet.jsx b/src/HelpSheet.jsx
index 3e3d5f9a..9c342f1e 100644
--- a/src/HelpSheet.jsx
+++ b/src/HelpSheet.jsx
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ const HelpSheet = memo(({
     <AnimatePresence>
       {visible && (
         <motion.div
-          initial={{ scale: 0, opacity: 0 }}
+          initial={{ scale: 0, opacity: 0.5 }}
           animate={{ scale: 1, opacity: 1 }}
           exit={{ scale: 0, opacity: 0 }}
           className="help-sheet"