How do I draw a straight line?

How do I draw a straight line?

Make a new, empty layer.
Choose the pencil tool for a hard edged line, the paintbrush for a soft line …

How do I draw a curved line?

How do I draw a curved line? (Note that you can hand draw lines with the paintbrush or pencil tools. The steps that follow are for crea …

How do I make a rounded rectangle?

How do I make a rounded rectangle?

If you want to make a filled (solid colored) rounded rectangle, use the rounded rectangle shapes to …

How do I make an image print not in the center ...

How do I make an image print not in the center of the page?

Choose File > Print Preview.
Deselect the Center Image check box.
S …

How can I print a caption with my picture?

How can I print a caption with my picture?

The simplest way is to first go to File > File Info. In the Section menu choose Caption …

How do I print more than one image on the same ...

How do I print more than one image on the same page in Elements 1?

[If you have Elements 2, use Picture Package.]Create a new document …

How do I resize an image?

How do I resize an image?

As a rule, you should try very hard not to change the pixel dimensions of your image without changing the re …

How can I change the resolution of a lot of im ...

How can I change the resolution of a lot of images all at once?

If you have a lot of digital photos, all at 72 ppi, and you’d li …

How do I put one picture on top of or into ano ...

How do I put one picture on top of or into another picture?

Open both images. Note that only one document can be active at a time. The …

How do I make the Frame effects in the Effects ...

How do I make the Frame effects in the Effects palette wider on large images?

Open your (big) picture.
Choose Image > Duplicate …

How do I add special characters such as ©, or ...

How do I add special characters such as ©, or  to a picture in Elements?

(Windows only) Go to Start > Programs > Accessories & …

How do I change the attributes (font size, or ...

How do I change the attributes (font size, or color) for multiple type layers?

If you have a lot of type layers and need to change one …

How can I alter or correct the tones of only o ...

How can I alter or correct the tones of only one part of an image?Here are four methods for lightening or darkening an area of an image …

How can I transform a selection outline (scale ...

How can I transform a selection outline (scale, widen, distort) without having to redraw it?

This takes a bit of doing, so you may fin …

What file format should I use for saving my im ...

What file format should I use for saving my images (not for Web sites)?

Photoshop’s native format, .psd, or the .tif format are …

What file format should I use for Web page gra ...

What file format should I use for Web page graphics (Web only)?

If your graphic is a continuous tone image such as a photograph, with …

How do I save a JPG (or GIF) for the Web with ...

How do I save a JPG (or GIF) for the Web with small file size but good quality?

Open your image(in any format—.psd, .gif, jpg, etc.) …

How can I get the JPEG2000 plug-in that will a ...

How can I get the JPEG2000 plug-in that will allow me to save to that format from Elements?

First, be sure that you are aware of the l …

How can I simulate Photoshop’s History brush ...

How can I simulate Photoshop’s History brush when using Elements?

Make a new layer at the top of your layers stack (use the New …

Is there any way to adjust individual color ch ...

Is there any way to adjust individual color channels in Elements?You do have limited access to the RGB channels in Levels.

Choose Laye …