Using Layer Styles - Adobe PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 2 User Manual

Note: In some cases, when applying an effect to an
image with multiple layers, you are prompted to
flatten the image first.
Frames effects
Frames effects apply a variety of effects to the edges
of a selected layer, or to a portion of a layer.
The Vignette effect, for example, creates a separate
layer from a selected portion of an image. Using
any selection tool, select a portion of the image
and apply the Vignette effect. The results are two
new layers added to the image—a white layer
appearing to frame the new vignette layer. You can
either flatten the image, or drag the vignette layer
to another image.
Textures effects
Texture effects apply texture layers to an image.
You can add texture to a new, blank image as a
background, or add a texture to an existing image.
By arranging layers, and working with opacity and
other layer tools, you can create interesting and
attractive images.
Text effects
Text effects apply text effects to text layers you have
added to your image.
To apply text effects:
1 Select the text tool and type a caption or
message in your image. (The text is added as a new
layer.)
2 Choose a Text effect and drag it to the text in
your image. You can reposition the text if needed.
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Image effects
Image effects apply an effect to a copy of a selected
layer. Adding the Blizzard effect to an image makes
it look like it's snowing. The Neon Glow effect
turns the image into a dramatic neon picture. You
can use Image effects such as Oil Pastel or Soft
Focus to soften colors or blur an image. You can
also combine Image effects, but you may be
prompted to flatten layers first.

Using layer styles

Layer styles let you quickly apply visual effects to
an entire layer. You can scan through a variety of
predefined layer styles in the Layer Styles palette
and apply a style with just a click of the mouse.
The Layer Styles Palette, Patterns category
About layer styles
Layer styles allow you to apply visual effects—
such as drop shadows and bevels—to a layer. The
boundaries of the effect are automatically updated
when you edit that layer. For example, if you apply
a drop shadow style to a text layer, the shadow
changes automatically when you edit the text.
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