User Guide

Chapter 5: Editing
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Elevation Specifies the height of the imaginary light source that
creates the bevel's shadowed effect. Lower values
produce longer shadows on the box, while a higher
value produces a more direct lighting effect and
shorter shadows.
Bevel Specifies how much of each box's edge is bevelled.
Higher values give the box a more rounded, smoother
look.
Strength Specifies the difference between the highest and
lowest points on the box. Higher values heighten the
difference between the flat portions of the box and the
bevelled edges.
Drop
Shadow
Angle Specifies the direction of the imaginary light source
that creates the drop shadow. Drag the arrow to
adjust the angle - note that this also adjusts the
shading of the box bevel.
Blur Specifies the amount of blur applied to the drop
shadow. Sharp shadows tend to seem less realistic
than those with a slight blur.
Opacity Specifies the darkness of the drop shadow where it
falls on the image.
Distance Specifies the distance between the drop shadow and
the box. The higher the value, the farther the shadow
and the higher the box appears.
If a drop shadow is cut off, or has a noticeably sharp
edge, you may need to increase the size of the box
rectangle.
Blend
Mode
Select an option from the Blend Mode drop-down list to specify how
you want the box to blend into the underlying image.
Text Effects options
Special
Effect
Specifies the effect you want to apply to your text. Each effect has
different options that control its appearance. Drag the sliders to adjust
the appearance of the text.
Bevel Angle Specifies the direction of the imaginary light source
that creates the bevel effect. Drag the arrow to adjust
the angle - note that this also adjusts the angle of the
drop shadow.
Elevation Specifies the height of the imaginary light source that
creates the bevel's shadowed effect. Lower values
produce longer shadows on the text, while a higher
value produces a more direct lighting effect and
shorter shadows.