Bonus Chapter Variables

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IF YOU FIND YOURSELF NEEDING to create dozens or even hundreds of documents that have a common underlying design, and in which the only variables are the text and graphic elements (business cards, invites, packaging or awards, for example), then you'll go nuts for Photoshop's new Variables feature, which can only be called a miracle of automation.

Variables allows you to create templates that contain placeholder text and graphics. The placeholder elements can be quickly switched out with the contents of a simple text file that lists the text and graphics you wish to use for alternate versions of the document. This enables ...

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