Kuzano

To HECK with all those editing programs... Mark your pictures with a simple FAST tool (both in terms of loading and using) already built into Windows......(Get That.. the tool I use is an accessory ALREADY on your computer... not some far flung other program!!!)

For something as simple as you describe, I use the Windows Snipping tool. It's on my task bar as I use it so much. To find it go to:

Windows Start Menu > All Programs > Accessories > Snipping Tool.

If you want to put it on your task bar or in your start menu, right click on the command and left click "pin to taskbar" or "pin to startmenu". It will be there for future use.

If you just want to start it, left click (instead of right click) on the command to open the Snipping Tool.

Do this after you have opened your image on the screen (not in your editor, but just with Windows Picture Viewer, or anything that displays the image on the screen. Snipping Tool is a "screen capture" program with it's own tools for creating highlights and lines or circles.

Open the image on the screen. Now open Snipping Tool. Now using your cursor enclose the area you want by clicking and dragging the cursor around the area you want to capture, then press enter, or let go of the mouse button.

A dialogue box to save the capture will come up (note: you need to give the capture a name other than capture). The capture will be saved in My Pictures. Before saving note the simple highlight and draw tools in the dialogue box.

Use those tools as you like and complete the save. This gives you a copy of your image with your markings on it.

I use this tool very often for handouts with sample dialogue boxes in my classes.

Simple and fast... don't need to open your editing program and HUNT for tools. It is standalone.

I am far to lazy and impatient to wait for ANY image editing program to open, so I am very good at finding simple, fast tools.

I do the same thing with resizing pics for email, using a free download called Image Resizer for windows, that shows up in the menu "resize images" when you right click on an image file or files in your folder. BE SURE TO UNCHECK- REPLACE ORIGINAL in this menu. You have 3 size options plus custom for this resize tool.

Use of Snipping tool to add lines/highlights

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

How do you draw a smooth circle or oval and a straight line with that?

dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

it a good song lol. download torch browser, play a song or video. there is a button that will flash, upper right side. click on it, it will load it to your harddrive. but go to settings, then advanced settings an designate folder. you wont even have to stay on that page while it downloading. :thumbup:

Wall-E Loc: Phoenix, AZ

*you're

And that's just RUDE!

GAClowers Loc: Tacoma, Washington

I use PaintShop Pro. It's easy. Open a photo and select Pen tool. Then draw your circles or arrows where ever you want. You can pick the color or width, etc.

Wall-E Loc: Phoenix, AZ

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

are you the new forum police captain..

Bobbee

You forgot Sangit

Ziza Loc: USA

sixshooter, you brought up a very good point. Thanks!

Ziza Loc: USA

I have been thinking the same thing; I am glad you both brought it up. I wonder which program will be suggested next. Unbelievable!!! More unbelievable because the OP was very clear which program he/she is using and Elements offers, mind you, more than one way to accomplish what he/she wants to do.

Bobbee

See. it's Christmas!! We are all in the giving mood.

My mom used to say, if you don't learn something new every day your stupid. Look how smart we all are new.

Bobbee

PS...................

Never ridicule 'options' or 'learning'.

Johnny boy Loc: COCOA FL

I want to know if Picasa3 has the capabillity of shaps ? If so PM me please with the info please.
thank you and Merry Christmas John :D

df389w Loc: Canada

Amen to that Captain

murm Loc: Adelaide, Australia

You say you looked in the search section of UHH, but why not search a bit larger with Google, it's right there waiting for you & find your answer in abundance & instantly ?