C+Saving+Graphics

Before we add text or enlarge the canvas we need to save the file. First you will save it as a Fireworks file that will retain your individual layers. By saving it with the layers you can always go back and modify your graphic. Click File then Save As and in the file format drop down list select Fireworks PNG (*.png). Next save it as a gif by selecting GIF (*.gif) from the drop down list. **Enlarging Canvas and Adding Text** We will be working with the gif file for this activity so make sure you don't have the fireworks graphic open. To be on the safe side close your graphic and open the gif file shown here: First we ill enlarge the canvas and then add text. You will only need to do this step if your coloring sheet does not contain any words. We are going to add Pennsylvania State Flag to the graphic. Click on Modify > then choose Canvas Size. Depending on the amount of text you want to add will depend on how large you will make your canvas. Select the Text tool then click on the canvas to add your text. Use the Properties panel to change your font face and size. We will cover how to create innovative text fills in the next section so don't worry about the color at this time.
 * Saving Graphic as a Fireworks File and as a Gif**
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