Adobe 29180155 User Guide - Page 260

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 4.0 255 User Guide 2 Do one of the following: • Select the shape you want to transform, choose Image > Transform Shape, and choose a transformation command. • Double-click the bounding box that surrounds the shape you want to transform, and then drag an anchor to transform the shape. See also "To transform an item in three dimensions" on page 175 To change the color of all shapes on a layer 1 In the Editor, double-click the thumbnail of the shape layer in the Layers palette. 2 Use the Color Picker or Paint Bucket tool to select a new color. Note: If the color of a shape doesn't change when you pick a new color, check to see if the layer has a layer style (represented by an "f " icon in the Layers palette). Some layer styles override the base color of a shape. See also "To use the Adobe Color Picker" on page 223 "To use the Paint Bucket tool" on page 235 To apply a layer style to a shape You can apply effects-such as drop shadows and bevels-to shapes quickly and easily using layer styles. Keep in mind that a layer style is applied to all shapes on a layer. For example, if you apply a drop shadow style to a layer that contains multiple shapes, all of the shapes will display a drop shadow. Before (left) and after applying a layer style to a custom shape (right) 1 In the Editor, select the shape with the Shape Selection tool. 2 Select a shape tool. 3 Click the Layer Styles thumbnail in the options bar. 4 Scroll through the layer styles in the palette. To view additional layer styles, choose a category from the drop-down list. 5 Apply the style to the shape: • Drag a style from the pop-up palette onto a shape in the image.