Whats easiest way to put text and pointers onto photos?

IrishHomer · 2009-07-21 12:48:41

Hi, As the title states: "Whats easiest way to put text and pointer arrows onto photos?" I need to do this asap and thanks in advance :)

21-07-2009 01:48PM

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IrishHomer

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Hi,

As the title states:

"Whats easiest way to put text and pointer arrows onto photos?"

I need to do this asap and thanks in advance

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#2 21-07-2009 02:06PM

Tallon

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firstly use this:
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=844

your anwers in there somewhere.

Second, what programmes do you have? photoshop? you can do it in MS Paint but it wont be too good a quality.

What is the photo of/for?

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#3 21-07-2009 02:17PM

IrishHomer

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Photo is just for a basic report recommendation in relation to some stuff on the photograph.

Does not have to be anything fancy. Its just i need to do this urgently ill have a search.

I have Photoshop elements and Picassa.

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#4 21-07-2009 02:29PM

Tallon

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Just googled this.

How to Put Text Into a MS Paint Picture

1.
Step 1

Open the MS Paint file that your picture is in.
2.
Step 2

Find the area where you want to add text.
3.
Step 3

Select the Text tool, represented by the letter A, in the toolbox on your left.
4.
Step 4

Put the cursor on the spot where you want the text to start.
5.
Step 5

Select font style and size from the help box that pops up when you select the tool.
6.
Step 6

Start typing. You will see the text being added as you type. This is a good indicator of how it will look when you are finished.
7.
Step 7

Click outside of the text, and it will be fixed onto your picture. If the spacing, size, or placement isn't quite right, scrap it and start over by first selecting "Undo" on the Edit menu, and then starting the process over again.

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#5 21-07-2009 05:02PM

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Easiest way is do what my wife does.

Look at the computer in a frustrated manner,
moan,
look at me,
and
say,"Honey, help?"
:eek::p:D

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#6 21-07-2009 06:05PM

IrishHomer

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Ok thanks i actually did it the only handy way i know.

I opened Microsoft Powerpoint and did it all in that then saved the file as a jpeg.

Cheers

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