PhotoDraw 2000 Articles

About the PhotoDraw 2000 Mix File Format

By default, PhotoDraw saves the pictures you create in MIX file format. This article describes what .mix files are and why they are useful.

Adjust the Perspective of a Photo with PhotoDraw 2000 Version 1

In PhotoDraw 2000, it's easy to even out the perspective of pictures that are too wide at one end.

Align Objects in PhotoDraw 2000 Version 1 With Gridlines and Snap-to-Grid

This article describes how you can align and position objects in PhotoDraw 2000 by using gridlines and the snap-to-grid feature.

Blur the Background to Accentuate an Object with PhotoDraw 2000 Version 1

You can combine tools and effects in Microsoft PhotoDraw 2000 to make part of a photo contrast sharply with its background.

Choose Custom Paint Colors in PhotoDraw 2000 Version 1

You can use Microsoft PhotoDraw 2000 to design a color scheme based on a favorite piece of artwork.

Create a Cartoon-like Pencil Sketch with PhotoDraw 2000

Transform a photo into a cartoon-like pencil sketch with PhotoDraw 2000 by following the steps in this article.

Create a Carved-Wood Effect with PhotoDraw 2000 Version 1

You can create the look of carved wood by applying a PhotoDraw 2000 3-D effect to any shape.

Create a Curled Edge Effect with PhotoDraw 2000 Version 1

You can use a Designer Edge template in PhotoDraw 2000 to create a picture that looks like one of its corners is curling.

Create a Custom Style with Microsoft PhotoDraw 2000 Version 2

Add your own custom style to the PhotoDraw 2000 Version 2 Styles gallery using these simple steps.

Create a Framed Effect with PhotoDraw 2000 Version 1

This article teaches you how to use Microsoft PhotoDraw 2000 outlines, shadows, and other tools to create a framed effect for your photos.

Create a Glint Effect with PhotoDraw 2000 Version 1

You can use Microsoft PhotoDraw 2000 to enhance a photo of a shiny object with a star-shaped glint.

Create a Neon Sign with PhotoDraw 2000 Version 2

Create your own neon signs with the Photo Brushes and Animated GIF features in PhotoDraw 2000 Version 2.

Create a Rollover Button in PhotoDraw 2000 Version 2

With Microsoft PhotoDraw 2000 version 2, you can create an eye-catching rollover button for your Web page.

Create a Tiled Background in PhotoDraw 2000 Version 2

You can use PhotoDraw 2000 version 2 to create a tiled background for your Web page.

Create a Transparent .gif File in PhotoDraw 2000 Version 2

In Microsoft PhotoDraw 2000 version 2, it's easy to save a picture with transparent areas for a Web page.

Create a Web Button by Using PhotoDraw 2000 Version 2

The Web Graphics templates in Microsoft PhotoDraw 2000 version 2 make it quick and easy to create a button for a Web page.

Create an Antique-Photograph Effect with PhotoDraw 2000 Version 1

This article describes how you can use PhotoDraw 2000 special effects to make a photo look like it's an antique.

Create Cutouts in PhotoDraw 2000 Version 2

In Microsoft PhotoDraw 2000, there are several ways to cut out pieces of your picture. Read this article to learn which method works best for you.

Create Textured Cloth Effects in PhotoDraw 2000 Versions 1 and 2

By combining the Sponge and Texturizer effects, you can create an effect that looks like textured cloth.

Customizing PhotoDraw 2000 Version 1 Designer Clips

You can enhance PhotoDraw 2000 designer clips by using natural brush strokes to create a hand-drawn or hand-painted effect.

Fade an Effect with PhotoDraw 2000

In Microsoft PhotoDraw 2000, you can customize most special effects that you apply to objects and pictures.

File Formats PhotoDraw 2000 Can Export

This article discusses the different file types that PhotoDraw supports.

File Formats PhotoDraw 2000 Can Open

This article discusses the different file types that PhotoDraw™ supports.

How to Register Your Copy of Office 2000

This article explains several ways to register Office 2000, including an option for those who choose not to register during setup.

Information about Rasters and Vectors for PhotoDraw 2000 Users

In PhotoDraw 2000, it's easy to combine different types of graphics objects without switching programs or keeping track of different object types.

Information about Web Graphics Formats for PhotoDraw 2000 Users

You can better optimize Web graphics by understanding the differences between GIF and JPEG file formats.

Inserting Files into Open PhotoDraw 2000 Pictures

In Microsoft PhotoDraw 2000, you can add graphics files in 22 common formats to an open PhotoDraw picture.

Limit the Range of Motion in a PhotoDraw 2000 Animation

Learn about the different animation effects you can use in Microsoft PhotoDraw 2000 Version 2, and how you can use cutouts to animate part of a picture.

Microsoft Office 2000 Accessibility

Learn about the Accessibility improvements in Office 2000.

Microsoft PhotoDraw 2000 Version 2 Accessibility Overview

This article describes new and improved accessibility features in the latest version of PhotoDraw 2000.

Open Web Pictures in PhotoDraw 2000 Version 2

Here are two convenient methods for quickly importing pictures directly from Web pages and opening them in PhotoDraw 2000 Version 2 for editing.

Print Pictures on Labels, Stickers, and Other Paper Stock

You can use the Print Reprints feature in Microsoft PhotoDraw™ 2000 to arrange and print multiple pictures on the same piece of paper.

Send to FrontPage 2000 from PhotoDraw 2000 Version 2

Use PhotoDraw 2000 Version 2 to quickly transfer custom graphics to Microsoft FrontPage 2000 for use on your Web pages.

Send to PowerPoint 2000 from PhotoDraw 2000 Version 2

Use PhotoDraw 2000 Version 2 to quickly transfer custom backgrounds to Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 for use in your slide shows and online presentations.

Storing Your PhotoDraw 2000 Pictures in Clip Gallery

Read this article to learn how to add and organize Microsoft PhotoDraw 2000 pictures in Clip Gallery.

The PhotoDraw 2000 Version 2 Background

The white rectangle in the center of the PhotoDraw workspace is called the background. The tips in this article help you work with the background effectively.

Tips for Using PhotoDraw 2000 Version 2 with FrontPage 2000

PhotoDraw 2000 version 2 includes features that are designed to help you work more effectively and efficiently in FrontPage 2000.

Turn a Square into a Photo Cube with PhotoDraw 2000 Version 2

Use PhotoDraw's 3-D effects to turn a 2-D shape into a 3-D object and fill it with photographs.

Use a Ligature to Create a Company Logo in PhotoDraw 2000

In PhotoDraw 2000, use the typographical technique for creating a ligature to make a simple company logo.

Use an Office 2000 Color Scheme with PhotoDraw 2000 Version 2

Steps for using Office 2000 application color schemes in a PhotoDraw 2000 Version 2 picture.

Use Designer Edge Effects in PhotoDraw 2000 Version 2

PhotoDraw includes over 100 professionally designed borders and outlines that you can apply to photos or other pictures.

Use Format Paint in PhotoDraw 2000 Version 2

Make multiple objects look the same using the Format Painter tool in PhotoDraw 2000 Version 2.

Use Text Characters to Create Special Effects in PhotoDraw 2000 Version 1

In PhotoDraw 2000, you can create interesting effects by using text characters.

Using Color Palettes in PhotoDraw 2000 Version 1

Learn why and how to create a color palette for the pictures you create in Microsoft PhotoDraw 2000.

Working with Photoshop Plug-ins in PhotoDraw 2000

Microsoft PhotoDraw 2000 supports Adobe Photoshop-compatible plug-ins that let you apply sophisticated effects to your pictures.

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