Adobe Photoshop is arguably the most comprehensive and popular photo editor around. Here are a couple of reasons why: When you work in Photoshop, you're not drawing from scratch; you're editing photos. Secondly, the program keeps you interested with a depth of capabilities that few pieces of software can match. Unlike other computer programs that have caught on like wildfire over the years, Photoshop is both powerful and absorbing.

Just because Photoshop is a pleasure to use doesn't mean that it's easy to master. Directed toward making you comfortable and productive with the program, Photoshop 7 For Dummies points out the features you need to know and shows you exactly how to use them - no pain; all gain. You'll discover ways to

Work with the program window

Switch between Photoshop and other programs

Change the number of pixels in an image

Define colors using the Color Palette

Get ride of red eye

Blur the edges of a selected area

Apply filter effects

Photoshop guru and author Deke McClelland reveals his own techniques for quick and creative image editing, along with specific tips that Photoshop veterans can use to take advantage of the software's new features. Plan to get the hang of

Producing high quality scans

Adding background textures, bevels, and text effects

Harnessing Photoshop's layering features and professional pre-press capabilities

Applying different types of gradients

Making a Web Photo Gallery

Placing your image into PageMaker of InDesign

Creating your own custom brush