Including a 'shape' on an image

As a beginner with Elements, could use some step by step instructions for adding a 'shape' from the shape icon to a document, i.e., an arrow to a list of names to identify certain individuals. Is it possible with Elements 2?
R.J. Kasper

<[email protected]> wrote > Btron: could you please provide more specific step by step > instructions...I have no idea what the "talk button" icon looks like ... The Custom Shape Tool icon in the Tool Box looks like a "talk balloon", such as used in comic strips... a white oval shape with a "hook" that usually points to the person speaking. In my installation of PSE2 this is the 4th icon down in the left column of the Tool Box. It MAY be that your button does not show the talk balloon icon, if you have last used another tool within this tool group. For instance, if you last used the Line tool, then this icon in your Tool Box will show the diagonal line icon. In any case, tapping the U key on your keyboard will activate the current tool, and allow you to select the Custom Shape Tool (talk balloon icon) from the Options Bar. Once the Custom Shape Tool is selected, you will see a Shape box on the Options bar. Click the current shape to open the list of available shapes. Find the one you like, searching the list of available shape groups as described earlier. When you have selected your desired arrow, click in your image window and drag out the arrow shape. When you release your mouse button, the arrow will be on its own Shape layer above your image layer. HTH, Byron

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