Teach Yourself VISUALLY Photoshop Elements 12

Chapter 15

Applying Styles and Effects

You can apply special effects to your images by using the built-in styles and effects in Photoshop Elements. The effects enable you to add shadows, glows, and a 3-D appearance to your art. You can also add special effects to your layers with layer styles.

Add a Drop Shadow to a Layer

Add a Fancy Background

Add an Outer Glow to a Layer

Add a Fancy Covering to a Layer

Add a Watermark

Apply a Photomerge Style

Apply an Effect with an Action

Add to Favorites

Add a Drop Shadow to a Layer

You can add a drop shadow to a layer to give the layers in your photo a 3-D look. Style settings enable you to control the ...