Photoshop Elements 11 · the Missing Manual

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.