Photoshop Quicksteps

Special emphasis on the needs of digital photographers using Photoshop

Here is the fastest, easiest way to learn Photoshop--all in full color. Inside, color screenshots and brief instructions show and explain how to use Photoshop. Follow along and learn to use the drawing and painting tools, retouch photos, add and manipulate text, use layers, create special effects, and more. Preparing art for print and the Web is also covered. Each chapter’s “How to” list and color-coded tabs make it easy to flip straight to specific tasks. Learn instantly from the step-by-step graphics that cover: Creating, importing, and saving images Using paths, shapes, and painting Color correcting, retouching, and repairing images Saving time with actions and automations

Step-by-Step, Full-Color Graphics! Take advantage of your computer's features and tools right away--the QuickSteps way. Color photos and screenshots with clear instructions make it easy to accomplish everything you want to do. Follow along and quickly learn how to navigate the Windows operating system; get online; use core programs such as Word, Excel, and Quicken; and secure your computer. Fun activities, such as genealogy, photo editing and management, social networking, and online dating are covered, plus you'll get tips for enjoying music, ebooks, and videos. Written by seniors for seniors, this practical, fast-paced guide helps you get the most out of your computer. The unique, oblong layout of the QuickSteps series mimics your computer screen, displays graphics and explanations side by side, and lays flat so you can easily refer to the book while working on your computer. Use these handy guideposts: Shortcuts for accomplishing common tasks Personal insights from other seniors Need-to-know facts in concise narrative Helpful reminders or alternative ways of doing things Bonus information related to the topic being covered Errors and pitfalls to avoid

Step-by-Step, Full-Color Graphics! Start using Outlook 2010 right away--the QuickSteps way. Color screenshots and clear instructions make it easy to ramp up the latest release of Microsoft's powerful communications application. Follow along and quickly learn how to send, receive, and manage e-mail; enter contacts; schedule appointments; track tasks; keep a journal; use notes; manage files and folders; and set up instant messaging. Get up to speed on Outlook 2010 in no time with help from this practical, fast-paced guide. Use these handy guideposts: Shortcuts for accomplishing common tasks Need-to-know facts in concise narrative Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things Bonus information related to the topic being covered Errors and pitfalls to avoid

We know a picture is worth a thousand words--so we went heavy on pictures and light on words in this easy-to-use guide. Color screenshots and brief instructions show you how to use all of FrontPage’s Web site creation and management features in no time. Follow along and learn to design and publish a Web site, use tables and frames, add graphics, create interactive forms, secure your site, handle e-commerce transactions, and much more. Each chapter’s “How to” list and color-coded tabs make it easy to flip straight to the tasks you need to do. Get the book that gets you started using FrontPage right away. In each chapter: Shortcuts for accomplishing common tasks Need-to-know facts in concise narrative Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things Bonus information related to the topic being covered Errors and pitfalls to avoid Screenshots with callouts show and explain exactly what you’ll see on your computer screen while you’re doing a task

Step-by-Step, Full-Color Graphics Start using PowerPoint 2010 right away--the QuickSteps way. Color screenshots and clear instructions make it easy to ramp up on the latest release of Microsoft's powerful presentation application. Follow along and quickly learn how to create great-looking slides, add text, tables, charts, graphics, sound, and video, and deliver a polished presentation guaranteed to impress. Get up to speed on PowerPoint 2010 in no time with help from this practical, fast-paced guide. Use these handy guideposts: Shortcuts for accomplishing common tasks Need-to-need facts in concise narrative Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things Bonus information related to the topic being covered Errors and pitfalls to avoid Carole Matthews, co-creator of the QuickSteps series, is the author or coauthor of more than 50 books, including Photoshop QuickSteps and QuickSteps to Winning Business Presentations.

We know a picture is worth a thousand words--so we went heavy on pictures and light on words in this easy-to-use guide. Color screenshots and brief instructions show you how to use HTML to build your own Web site in no time. Follow along and learn to write HTML code that works on all browsers and platforms, create a customized Web site, add graphics and links, use tables and frames, build forms, and much more. Each chapter’s “How to” list and color-coded tabs make it easy to flip straight to the tasks you need to do. Get the book that gets you started writing HTML code right away.

We know a picture is worth a thousand words--so we went heavy on pictures and light on words in this easy-to-use guide. Color screenshots and brief instructions show you how to use HTML to build your own Web site in no time. Follow along and learn to write HTML code that works on all browsers and platforms, create a customized Web site, add graphics and links, use tables and frames, build forms, and much more. Each chapter's How to list and color-coded tabs make it easy to flip straight to the tasks you need to do. Get the book that gets you started writing HTML code right away.