1.

Open example lesson 1.3.

2.

The first task we want to perform is removing the outer edges of the picture.

Select the picture and select Crop from the Picture toolbar.

3.

Cropping handles will position themselves on the picture. Select the top right handle, drag handle towards the middle to remove outer edges.

4.

Release cursor.

5.

With the picture selected, adjust picture brightness using more and less brightness.

6.

Select the Format Picture icon, located on the Picture toolbar.

7.

Select Recolour.

Note: In the image control section, you can see the amount of contrast and brightness applied to the picture.

8.

Select Colour; here we can re-colour a picture or clip art as well as preview the picture before applying it to the publication.

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Just to see the result, select any colour, and then click Apply.

10.

Select Restore Original Colours, and OK.

11.

Go to Colours and Lines to apply a line border.

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In the Line section, select the Colour options arrow.

13.

Select a border colour for our picture

Note: For noticeable borders on darker pictures, select a lighter colour for the line border.

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Go to Line Style; because this is a large picture select 4.5 pt. for line width.

15.

Select OK.