DROP SHADOW: Photoshop Elements

Does Adobe Photoshop Elements provide "drop shadow" for version 6, on Mac?
If so, how it is applied, please?

Hi Dave
It’s best to start with a white background so that your shadow will show up best.
1. From The editor menu click File >> New >> Blank File
2. Set any dimensions of your choice and select whit for background color and click OK
3. Click File >> Place and navigate to your photo; select it and click the place button
4. Hold down shift and drag the image coroners to get the size you need on the white background and click the green checkmark.
5. Make sure your placed layer is highlighted in the layers pallet (it’s usually the top layer)
6. Go to the effects pallet and choose the layer styles tab (second from left with a symbol of two overlapping documents)
7. From the dropdown menu choose drop shadow and then select one of the thumbnails and click the apply button
8 A fx symbol will be added to the layer - you can double click the fx symbol to make adjustments
9. Use the sliders to increase distance or position of your drop shadow - you can also change the lighting angle.
After adding text with the T tool - You can add a drop shadow around all the letters using the same method and also to an outer frame.

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