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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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