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ZOOM TOOL

            Zoom tool is used to magnify a desired part

            of an image. To increase the magnification:
            Step 1  Click on the Zoom tool.

            Step 2   Click on  the  part  of the  image you
                    want to magnify.

            You can also decrease the magnification, by
            press and hold the Ctrl key and then click on
            the image.


                TEXT TOOL

                                                                 Text tool is used to type text on the image or

                                                                 blank workspace.
                                                                 Step 1  Click on the Text tool.

                                                                 Step 2   Click on the Font, Size and Color and
                                                                         choose desired font face, size  and
                                                                         colour.

                                                                 Step 3   Then, drag  on the workspace and
                                                                         type the desired text in the text box.



                GRADIENT TOOL


            Gradient tool is used to show a blending effect between two or more colours in the
            workspace.
                Linear: It is used when straight lines are to be shown in gradient effect.

                Radial: It is used when circles are to be shown in gradient effect.

                Spiral: It is used when spiral shapes are to be shown in gradient effect.
                Conical:  It is used to give the effect of looking down at the tip of a cone.

            Step 1  Click on the Gradient tool.
            Step 2   Choose the foreground and background colors that you want the gradient to be based

                    upon.
            Step 3  Choose a gradient pattern from the Gradient drop-down list.

            Step 4  Choose a gradient shape.

            Step 5   Click on the spot and move in the direction that you want your gradient to be in. Release
                    the mouse button.



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