Graphics Programs Reference
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Figure 2-6. Elements helps you pick an appropriate size when you use the Preset menu. Here,
Photo is selected in the Preset menu, so the Size menu includes standard sizes for photo prints,
each available in either landscape or portrait orientation. (The Preset menu's Default Photoshop
Elements Size option is 6″ x 4″ at 300 pixels per inch, which works well if you're just playing
around and trying things out.)
Choosing a Resolution
If you decide not to use one of Elements' preset sizes, you'll need to choose a resolution for
your file. You'll learn a lot more about resolution in the next chapter ( Figure 3-17 ), but a
good rule of thumb is to go with 72 pixels per inch (ppi) for files that you'll look at only on a
monitor, and 300 ppi for files you plan to print.
Selecting a Color Mode
Elements gives you lots of color choices throughout the program, but color mode is probably
the most important because it determines which tools and filters you can use on the docu-
ment. Here are your options:
RGB Color . Choosing this mode (whose name stands for red, green, and blue) means
that you're creating a color document, as opposed to a black-and-white one. ( Choosing a
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