Photoshop Elements 11: The Missing Manual (Electronic book text)

Whether you're a photographer, scrapbooker, or aspiring graphic artist, Photoshop Elements is an ideal image-editing tool--once you know your way around. This bestselling book removes the guesswork. With candid, jargon-free advice and step-by-step guidance, you'll get the most out of Elements for everything from sharing and touching-up photos to fun print and online projects.

The important stuff you need to know: Get to work right away. Import, organize, and make quick fixes with ease.Retouch any image. Repair and restore old and damaged photos.Add pizzazz. Use dozens of filters, layer styles, and special effects.Share photos. Create online albums, email-ready slideshows, and web-ready files.Find your artistic flair. Use tools to draw, paint, work with blend modes, and more.Use your words. Make text flow along a curved path or around an object or shape.Unleash your creativity. Design photo books, greeting cards, calendars, and collages.Make yourself comfortable. Customize Elements to fit your working style.