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Applying preset styles

Some special effects include preset styles. You can apply different preset styles and modify their settings to get the effect you want. When you are satisfied with an effect, you can save the customized settings as a preset style to apply it to other images. When you no longer need a preset style, you can delete it.

The following special effects include preset styles:

 
The Boss
 
Glass
 
Mesh warp
 
Lens flare
 
Frame
 
Whirlpool
 
Lighting effects
 
Alchemy
 
Bevel effects
 
Spot filter
 
Bump map

 


To apply a preset style

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Click Effects, choose a special effect category, and click an effect that includes preset styles.
2.
 
Choose a preset style from the Style or Presets list box.

To create a custom preset style

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1.
 
Click Effects, choose a special effect category, and click an effect that includes preset styles.
If you want to base the custom preset style on an existing preset style, choose a preset style from the Style or Presets list box.
2.
 
Adjust the settings of the special effect.
3.
 
Click the Add preset button Photo Paint pgx add preset paint Applying preset styles.
4.
 
Type a name in the dialog box.

To delete a custom preset style

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1.
 
Click Effects, choose a special effect category, and click an effect that includes preset styles.
2.
 
Choose a preset style from the Style or Presets list box.
3.
 
Click the Delete preset button Photo Paint pgx remove preset paint Applying preset styles.

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You cannot delete the default or the last-used preset style.

Applying preset styles