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airbrushA touchup brush used to repair minor flaws such as facial blemishes or stains.
alignTo position multiple objects or images in a straight line, either horizontally or vertically.
anonymous loginA standard login name used to obtain access to a public FTP site, which is one method for adding pictures to a Web site.
aspect ratioThe ratio of the width of an image (or image area) to its height. An image with an aspect ratio of 3:1 has a width that is three times greater than its height. A graphic stretched beyond its aspect ratio will lose proportion.
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backlightingThe light that comes from behind an object.
bitmapA digital image comprised of a series of small dots, called pixels.
bleedAn effect created when a picture element overlaps a border edge.
blemishAn imperfection or flaw in a picture.
BMPMicrosoft Windows bitmap file format that supports 4-bit and 8-bit images.
bordersDesign feature that adds a square or rectangular outline to a picture. Borders are distinct from mats and frames.
brightnessThe amount of light that an image appears to emit.
burnTo darken an area of a picture that is too bright.
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canvasThe white area on the workspace that represents the printable portion of the picture. For Web pages, the canvas contains what is published to the Web.
categoryA group of items within a collection in the Gallery.
clone brushA touchup brush that copies one part of the picture onto another part of the same picture.
collageA picture that contains multiple objects.
collectionA group of items in the Gallery that contain similar content. Examples of collections include animals, animations, and backgrounds.
color castA slight tinge of color that affects an entire photo. Color cast originates from the color of the light source (such as the sun or artificial lighting) used when taking the photo.
color depthThe number of different colors that a monitor or digital image can display.
colorize brushAn effects brush used to add color to a black-and-white or color picture.
color wheelA tool used to set the color hue, saturation, and brightness.
Common Tasks listA collapsible menu on the left side of the product screen that provides quick access to many of the most commonly used features.
compositeA group of objects that are placed together within a picture.
compression levelThe amount by which the size of a digital image file has been reduced. Compressing a digital image creates a smaller file, but also reduces photo quality.
compression typeThe method used to compress a picture. The specific method used to compress a picture is determined by the picture file type.
contrastThe difference between the lightest and darkest parts of a picture.
cropTo trim the outer area of a picture.
cutoutAn object that is created by cutting it out of a picture. A cutout can be added to another picture, or left in the picture from which it was removed.
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dateThe numeric day on a calendar.
deviceA component that can be plugged into a computer, such as a digital camera, scanner, printer, or disk drive.
digital cameraA type of camera that stores photographed images electronically, without the use of film.
digital negativeThe original version of a digital picture downloaded from a digital camera, scanner, or picture CD.
distortion brushA touchup brush used to alter a picture by smearing, shrinking, bulging, or erasing objects in that picture.
dodgeTo brighten an area of a picture that is too dark.
dodge and burn brushA touchup brush used to darken or brighten areas of a picture.
downloadTo copy files from an external location, such as a Web site or digital camera, to a computer.
drop capA letter at the beginning of a sentence that is larger than the rest of the text.
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edgesA design feature that adds an outline of photos, colors, or shapes to a picture or object.
EMFEnhanced Metafile graphics file format. The 32-bit version of the WMF graphics file format.
eventA calendar appointment that lasts 24 hours or longer.
EXEA type of file that indicates an executable program.
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fill flashA tool that brightens the shadows in a picture to enhance detail in selected areas.
filterA special texture or color effect that can be applied to an entire picture, or objects in a picture.
FlipbookA series of images that, when combined, create an animation.
FTPFile Transfer Protocol, which is used for copying files to and from computers.
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GalleryA cataloging system in which pictures can be organized.
GIFGraphics Interchange Format file format. The GIF format can contain up to 256 colors, and is commonly used for illustrations rather than photographs.
gradientA gradual blending of the shades of a single color (such as from light to dark) or from one color to another.
groupTo combine multiple objects in order to edit them as a single object.
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histogramA graphical representation of the number of pixels at each color intensity level.
hueA gradation of color.
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ISPInternet Service Provider. Supplier of Internet connectivity services to individuals and businesses.
itemA piece of clip art, a project, or a picture stored in the Gallery.
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JPEGJoint Photographic Experts Group graphics file format. This format is commonly used for storing graphics that will be displayed on a Web page.
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layerThe part of a picture that contains an object. Objects in layers can be changed and moved without affecting other objects in the same picture. The order of layers can be changed by using the Stack.
lens flareA circle of bright light on a photo, created at the time the photo is taken. Lens flare is caused by bright light reflecting off the lens and camera body.
levelsThe intensity of the shadows, midtones, and highlights of a picture across all color channels.
lightingThe brightness, contrast, and levels of a picture.
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Mini LabA tool that enables editing multiple pictures simultaneously.
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negativeIn analog photography, the film image in which dark areas of the photographed image appear light, and light areas appear dark. The original image from which prints and slides are produced.
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objectA part of a picture, including shapes, text boxes, lines, or animations, that can be edited individually.
object handleA location on the outline of a selected object, indicated by a yellow circle, that enables resizing and rotating an object.
overexposeTo take a photo under conditions of excessive light, causing the photo to appear to be washed out.
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paletteThe range of available colors from which to choose.
PCXPC Paintbrush. A graphics file format that is supported by most graphics programs and devices.
pictureGeneral term that includes photos, graphics, clip art, and objects. Any photo or project in this product.
pixelsAbbreviation of picture element. Tiny dots on a computer monitor, each displaying a specific color, which collectively make up the images displayed on the screen.
pixels per inch (ppi)A measurement of the clarity or fineness of detail on the screen. A higher pixel number results in better image quality, but also increases the file size of a digital image.
plug-in filterA filter developed for use in Adobe Photoshop that can be used with this product to apply additional effects to a picture.
PNGPortable Network Graphics file format. Supported by newer imaging applications, and used for lossless compression and display on Web pages. Supports 24-bit images and transparent backgrounds.
PNG plusPortable Network Graphics file format that, like PNG, is used for lossless compression and display on Web pages. Save pictures with layers in the PNG plus format if you want to be able to edit the layers at a later time.
projectAny image in this product that you create using a template and a photo or other picture. Examples include composites, calendars, and cards.
publishTo transfer content to a Web site.
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red eyeAn effect in photos caused by light reflecting off the back of the eye.
recurringA calendar event that occurs at regular intervals.
removable mediaAny CD, floppy disk, ZIP disk, or other disk that can be inserted into, and removed from, a disk drive.
resize handleA location on the outline of a selected object, indicated by a yellow circle. Resize handles occupy the four corners and midpoints of the outline, and are used to resize the object horizontally, vertically, and proportionally.
resolutionThe clarity or fineness of detail in an image produced by a printer, monitor, digital camera, or scanner.
rotate handleThe handle at the top of a selected object that enables rotating the object to the left or right.
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saturationThe intensity of a color.
scannerA device that copies a document, such as a photograph or drawing, and stores it as an editable graphics file on the computer.
shaped textText that conforms to the outline of a selected shape.
skewTo distort a photo or object in any direction.
sliderA control that sets values by sliding a marker to the left or the right.
snap rotationA setting that positions objects so they are exactly horizontal, vertical, or at 45-degree angles.
StackThe strip on the right side of the product screen that shows the layering order of objects.
Startup WindowProvides access to open or begin creating pictures.
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TGATarga file format that enables choosing 16, 24, or 32 bits per pixel.
thumbnailA miniature replica of a page or photo.
TIFFTagged Image File Format that is supported by most graphics and publishing programs. Supported by most imaging applications. Used for some clip art CD-ROMs.
tintThe shade of a color.
tint brushA touchup brush that changes the color of an area on a picture.
tonal rangeThe range between highlights and shadows in a photograph. Tonal range is measured in pixels.
transparencyAn effect that enables the background to show through a picture or object.
TrayThe strip at the bottom of the product screen that shows thumbnails of open pictures.
TWAINThe standard interface software that allows communication between image-capturing devices such as digital cameras and your computer. Most digital cameras come with a TWAIN driver.
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underexposeTo take a photo under conditions of insufficient light, causing objects in the photo to lack detail and appear dark.
URLUniform Resource Locator. An Internet address. For example, http://www.microsoft.com.
uploadTo transfer files from one computer to another across a network.
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virtual disk driveA storage device attached to a computer that appears as an additional drive in the file browser.
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Web browserA program, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, for viewing Web sites.
Web pageA page accessible through the World Wide Web.
Web serverA computer that stores Web pages and delivers them to a browser.
Web siteA group of pages accessible through the World Wide Web.
Web site hostA company that provides server space for Web sites.
WIAA newer interface that works similarly to TWAIN, but often provides more control over the device. WIA is compatible with TWAIN, but is only available on some computer operating systems.
workspaceThe gray area that surrounds the canvas.
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ZIPA type of compressed file format.
zoomTo change the magnification of a picture or project in the workspace.