Extra Bits

One-Button Fixes p. 70

  • Like all edits, the effects of these fixes are cumulative. If you change your mind after applying an effect, click the Undo button before applying a different effect.

  • Digital photos can often benefit from the application of I'm Feeling Lucky, Auto Contrast, or Auto Color. You may want to try these tools first and then apply manual tuning as needed.

  • There is no Undo for a rotation. Click the opposite Rotate button to reverse the rotation.

  • You can also rotate images without leaving the Picture Library. Select their thumbnails and click one of the Rotate buttons at the bottom of the screen.

Crop p. 72

  • A Manual crop is best reserved only for pictures destined for on-screen viewing. Unless you crop to a standard paper ...

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