Stuff You Can Use...
Quick Tech Tips & Tricks
From the Desktop of...Mrs. Edgett
Sometimes you just need a super-quick image editing software. You know. A basic crop, maybe soften the edges or add a shadow. And when you're short on time the last thing you want to use is a web-based application or software you need an advanced degree to operate.
I've got just the answer!
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Crop & Save
Before we start, here's a tip you may or may not already know:
To take a screen shot simply press the Print Screen/SysRq key on your keyboard.
Nothing will flash or happen, but you can then right click/paste your screen shot.
Open PowerPoint | Insert, drag & drop, or paste your image (or screenshot) | Click on the image to select it (small circles on corners indicate this). Choose the Format tab at the top |
Click the Crop button. If you click the arrow underneath, you can actually crop to a shape! | You will then see the crop marks around the edges of the image. | Drag the crop marks to the desired location. To keep the image ratio intact, only drag from the corners. |
Want to get a little more fancy with it? (not a lot, just a little)
When you first open the image, right-click and choose Format Picture. | You will have the option to add a shadow, soften edges, make a 3-D image, and more! |
Here's the more fancy part!
You can manipulate the color, outline, shadows of your text and images to your liking.
Then simply Ctrl+A to select all, right click on the image and Group it all together.
That will give you one layered image. Save as Picture and you're done!!
