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 ===Introduction===
-Ensuring that figures/images are properly formatted prior to journal submission saves time, effort (and money) for both SME and clients. Manuscripts that are submitted with improper formatting are often sent back to the author for revision, potentially weeks after the manuscript was first submitted. Image editing/manipulation can be a technically challenging task and requires a high level of attention to detail. Once you have finished editing the figures/images, it is helpful to double-check for errors. Watch for small, easily-overlooked requirements.
+Ensuring that figures/images are properly formatted prior to journal submission saves time, effort, and money. Manuscripts that are submitted with improper formatting are often sent back to the author for revision, potentially weeks after the manuscript was first submitted. Image editing/manipulation can be a technically challenging task and requires a high level of attention to detail.
-Note: This is not an exhaustive tutorial and some self-education may be required in order to become proficient with image editing software. Contact John Pederson (jpederson@supedit.com) for any questions regarding image editing or related software usage.
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-===Getting started===
+===Installing GIMP===
-  - Install GIMP. GIMP is a free and open-source image editing software for image manipulation and editing (https://www.gimp.org/). For the purposes of figure editing, you will not need to use all of the features available in GIMP. However, the most frequently used features are image cropping, resizing, changing resolution, saving in different formats to preserve quality, adding text/shapes, etc. They can be learned via online tutorials. Below are some links to helpful videos for getting started:
+  * GIMP is a free and open-source image editing software for image manipulation and editing (https://www.gimp.org/). For the purposes of figure editing, you will not need to use all of the features available in GIMP. However, the most frequently used features are image cropping, resizing, changing resolution, saving in different formats to preserve quality, adding text/shapes, etc. They can be learned via online tutorials. Below are some links to helpful videos for getting started:
-  * Windows 10: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1LvSC5GZdY&t=69s&ab_channel=ParkerPhotographic
-  * Mac: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrCXp1MJLac&ab_channel=ParkerPhotogaphic
-  * Task-by-task tutorials for beginners:
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wDDqs95TKY&list=PLqazFFzUAPc4vITMJaF3Fnqh3pccSMnC4&ab_channel=TJFREE
-  * General tutorial for beginners:
-https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=gimp+tutorial
-Note: If you already have Photoshop and are experienced with image manipulation using the software, you may absolutely use it. However, SME does not currently pay for Photoshop/Adobe subscriptions. If you are currently paying for Photoshop, you may even want to learn GIMP to save money! GIMP is relatively easy to use and is quite similar to Photoshop.
+  - Windows 10: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1LvSC5GZdY&t=69s&ab_channel=ParkerPhotographic
+  - Mac: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrCXp1MJLac&ab_channel=ParkerPhotogaphic
+  - Task-by-task tutorials for beginners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wDDqs95TKY&list=PLqazFFzUAPc4vITMJaF3Fnqh3pccSMnC4&ab_channel=TJFREE
+  - General tutorial for beginners: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=gimp+tutorial
-.	Adjust your Microsoft PowerPoint settings to export images at high resolution of your choice. The following video tutorial demonstrates how to do this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEFJBeZmsCI&ab_channel=SlideCow
+===PowerPoint Settings===
-The highest resolution supported by Microsoft 365 is 1000dpi. The flip-side to setting a 1000dpi resolution is the large file size of all exported images. In addition, not all journals require a 1000dpi resolution for all types of images. So once exported, it may be desirable to change the resolution in GIMP, Photoshop, or Daniel’s XL Toolbox.
+  * Adjust your Microsoft PowerPoint settings to export images at high resolution of your choice. The following video tutorial demonstrates how to do this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEFJBeZmsCI&ab_channel=SlideCow
-.	Login to Lucidchart:
+  * The highest resolution supported by Microsoft 365 is 1000 dpi. The disadvantage of setting a 1000 dpi resolution is the large file size of all exported images. In addition, not all journals require a 1000 dpi resolution for all types of images. So once exported, it may be desirable to change the resolution in GIMP, Photoshop, or Daniel’s XL Toolbox.
-Username: research@supedit.com
+  * Download and save the PRISMA diagram template: http://prisma-statement.org/PRISMAStatement/FlowDiagram.
-Password: Litreview
-Note: Make sure you sign in with Google (see image below):
-This is an excellent resource for making flowcharts and diagrams! There are many useful templates that are not provided in PowerPoint. However, you may choose PowerPoint for creating figures if preferred.
-.	Download and save the PRISMA diagram template: http://prisma-statement.org/PRISMAStatement/FlowDiagram
 A PRISMA diagram should be included for all systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Some journals require PRISMA diagrams in this specific template, others may not require them so long as the flowchart provides necessary details. In general, it is easiest to use the template to create PRISMA flowcharts.
-.	Before editing/formatting figures, it is a good idea to brush up on related technical concepts such as types of artwork, different file formats, image resolution, how resizing/changing resolution affects image quality etc. This will make it easier to understand journal guidelines.
+  * Before editing/formatting figures, it is a good idea to brush up on related technical concepts such as types of artwork, different file formats, image resolution, how resizing/changing resolution affects image quality etc. This will make it easier to understand journal guidelines.
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