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The different Image modes are:
v Default: No changes to the graphic object.
v Grayscale: The image is converted to scales of gray.
v Black/White: Each pixel of the image is converted to black or white depending on the brightness value.
v Watermark: Adjusts the brightness of the image making it suitable to be used as a watermark.

Flipping Vertically or Horizontally
These option are used to fl ip an image vertically ( ) or horizontally ( ). Select the image, and then click the
relevant fl ip option.

Image Colour
Clicking the Color icon ( ) on the Image toolbar opens the Color window. This option is used to modify the
individual colour components of the image (red, green, blue) as well as the brightness, contrast, and gamma of
the image.

Image Transparency
Modify the percentage value in the Transparency box on the Image toolbar to make
the image more transparent. This is particularly useful when creating a watermark
or when wrapping the image in the background.

Cropping an Image
Cropping means to remove an unwanted portion of an image.

Step 1: Click on the image to select the image.
Step 2: Click on the Crop ( ) option tool in the Image toolbar. Crop handles appear on the edges of the
image.
Step 3: Drag these crop handles inwards to crop the image and click outside the image to complete the
cropping process.

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