Graphics Programs Reference
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We will create another layer for the black backdrop at the bottom of the page. We could do
this exactly as we did it for the Series Banner, but our method will be slightly different. I
am doing this so that you can learn a different way to create a layer.
We will start with the
Rectangular Marquee Tool
again. This time, we want a box that is
2.6 inches high and extends to the bottom of the page. Since the page is 11.5 inches high,
the top of the box will be 11.5 -2.6 = 8.9 inches from the top of the page.
When you move your cursor up and down the page, you will notice a line moving up and
down the vertical ruler along the left side of the page. This line tells you where you are
relative to the top of the page. So, start with your cursor at 8.9 along the left edge of the
page and drag the marquee box to the bottom right corner of the page.
You could also, drag the box from the bottom of the page upward until the height is 2.6
inches. I am trying to demonstrate different ways of doing the same thing. In this case, it
is just a matter of personal preference.
We are now going to copy a portion of the white background layer.
Check the
Layers Panel
and make sure that the
Background Layer
is highlighted. If not,
just click on it. Now we are going to create a layer by copying part of the background
layer.
