After completing Photoshop: Text, Fills, and Actions, the user should be able to:

	Create text in an image
	Modify text
	Fill regions of an image with color
	Create gradiated fills
	Manage the action history list
	Use Photoshop's preset actions
	Create and run batch actions

Creating Text

	Type tool roundup
	Adding text
	Editing text

Modifying Type

	Kerning and tracking
	Moving your type
	Creating type effects

Using Fill Tools

	Using the Fill command
	Using the Stroke command
	Using the Paintbucket

Creating Gradiated Fills

	Making fills that gradually change colors
	Using the Gradient tool
	Tips for gradient variations
	Using the Gradient Editor

Managing the History List

	Using the History palette
	Using the History Brush

Repeating Actions

	Using preset actions
	Creating an action
	Running actions in Batch Mode

This course has the following features:

	Exercises that allow users to practice in Photoshop 5
	A file containing the text of the exercises
	Simulations that allow users to practice course skills, even if they don't have access to Photoshop 5
	A glossary
	A Skill Assessment

	Photoshop: Managing Graphics Files (PHSC01)
	Photoshop: Colors, Brushes, and Printing (PHSC02)
	Photoshop: Selecting and Retouching (PHSC03)

	Photoshop: Using Layers and Plug-Ins (PHSC05)
	Photoshop: Manipulating Images (PHSC06)

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