Ron, you are correct that text does not need shadows because they are ink. However, in your layout, I would suggest using the Drop Shadow COMMAND to add some darkeness around the white text and not to make a “real” shadow. Something more like what is illustrated in this article about keeping text legible. As for the indented replies in the forum, I don’t code anything and I am dependant on the WordPress plugins to make the forum look the way it does.
Wendy, nice to see that your photos were sized correctly with no distortion. I would suggest that you move the flower element from the top slightly to the left or rotate it a little tiny bit, just so the text does not overlap the little “tail”. Just a matter of realism. The Friends layout is great and colorful. I love that text background paper!
Anita, you are right: shadows have so many options to mean different things on a project. At first, it can be daunting, but with practice and observation, it will become easier.
Paul, I can see that you are already using different shadows for different elements on your page. That is something that is improving, isn’t it?
Peter, if you feel stuck on any step, don’t hesitate to post the question in the forum. We have members from all over the world so someone is likely up and able to help you quickly. And I agree that the Help (F1) is typically not very useful if you don’t already know most of what you need to know.
Laurie, which layers are locked together? Typically, a shadow will be linked to the source layer, so they would move together. However if you are to duplicate a layer that has already a link, that link will also be duplicated so both layers will be linked. I am not sure if that is the case for you but it is a possibility. Could you post a screenshot of your Layers palette?
Mary, because of the topic of that Glass bridge layout, you might want to consider creating acrylic letters for the title. You should be able to find the instructions in this class. It is not part of the Bootcamp, but you can always edit later if you want.
Sue, I am always fascinated by your wordart pieces!
José, that is a great way to display that photo. I can see that you are already comfortable with the tools and are not distorting your photos.
Cindy, I see that you are using the frame in the right orientation now with the dog not being upside-down!
