Adobe photoshop elements User Manual
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ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS
User Guide
Moving shapes
If a layer contains multiple shapes, you can
reposition all the shapes together using the move
tool. However, if you want to reposition a specific
shape in a layer, you must use the shape selection
tool. The shape selection tool is grouped with the
shape tools in the toolbox.
reposition all the shapes together using the move
tool. However, if you want to reposition a specific
shape in a layer, you must use the shape selection
tool. The shape selection tool is grouped with the
shape tools in the toolbox.
To move a shape:
1
Select the shape selection tool ( ).
2
Drag the shape to a new position in the image.
Transforming shapes
You can alter a shape by applying transformations
to it. For example, you can scale, rotate, skew,
distort, and apply perspective to a shape.
to it. For example, you can scale, rotate, skew,
distort, and apply perspective to a shape.
To transform a shape:
1
Select the shape selection tool ( ).
2
Do one of the following:
•
Double-click the shape you want to transform.
•
Select the shape you want to transform, choose
Image > Transform Path, and choose a transfor-
mation command.
mation command.
3
Transform the shape as described in “Trans-
Simplifying shape layers
Simplifying a shape layer converts it to a regular,
raster layer. Simplifying a layer is necessary when
you want to paint on a shape or apply filters to it.
raster layer. Simplifying a layer is necessary when
you want to paint on a shape or apply filters to it.
To simplify a shape layer:
1
Select a shape layer in the Layers palette.
2
Do one of the following:
•
Choose Layer > Simplify Layer.
•
Select a shape tool in the toolbox, and click
Simplify in the options bar.
Filling and stroking selections
and layers
and layers
Photoshop Elements provides a variety of ways to
fill a selection or a layer with colors and patterns.
You can also paint a border around a selection or a
layer. Layer styles allow you to fill or stroke a
selection or layer to create a live editable effect,
while you can also paint a fill or border to create a
softer effect. (See “Managing layered images” on
page 173.)
fill a selection or a layer with colors and patterns.
You can also paint a border around a selection or a
layer. Layer styles allow you to fill or stroke a
selection or layer to create a live editable effect,
while you can also paint a fill or border to create a
softer effect. (See “Managing layered images” on
page 173.)
To increase the contrast between your image and
the surrounding work canvas, you can fill the
canvas with a color.
the surrounding work canvas, you can fill the
canvas with a color.
Filling a selection or layer with colors
or patterns
or patterns
You can fill a selection or layer with the foreground
color, the background color, or a pattern. In
Photoshop Elements, you can use patterns from
the pattern libraries provided or create your own
patterns. You can also fill a shape using the Color,
Gradient, or Pattern Overlay effects or the Solid
Color, Gradient, or Pattern fill layers on the Layers
palette. When you use fill layers to fill a selection,
color, the background color, or a pattern. In
Photoshop Elements, you can use patterns from
the pattern libraries provided or create your own
patterns. You can also fill a shape using the Color,
Gradient, or Pattern Overlay effects or the Solid
Color, Gradient, or Pattern fill layers on the Layers
palette. When you use fill layers to fill a selection,