The document discusses slicing images into smaller pieces for faster loading on the web. It describes how to use the slice tool, which looks like an exacto knife, to drag over areas and create slices. There are options to determine slice proportions like normal, fixed aspect ratio, or fixed size. Slices can also be created automatically by adding guides to an image first and then selecting "Slices From Guides" with the slice tool.

1. Digital Imaging
Unit 11: Creating Images for the Web
Module 4: Creating Slices in an Image
Slices
When working on the Web, you
want images to load quickly. One
way to do this is to slice the image
into smaller pieces for loading.
Slices are categorized by type and
should be named the same way:
• Table
• Image
• No image

2. Digital Imaging
Unit 11: Creating Images for the Web
Module 4: Creating Slices in an Image
Slices
The slice tool looks like an exacto
knife. It shares a spot with the
crop tool in the toolbox.
To create a slice using the slice
tool, drag over the area where you
want to create a slice.

3. Digital Imaging
Unit 11: Creating Images for the Web
Module 4: Creating Slices in an Image
Slices
Slice Tool Options:
Normal - Determines slice
proportions as you drag. Fixed
Aspect Ratio - Sets a height-to-
width ratio.
Fixed Size - Specifies the slice’s
height and width. Enter pixel
values in whole numbers.

4. Digital Imaging
Unit 11: Creating Images for the Web
Module 4: Creating Slices in an Image
Slices
Slicing can be done manually, or
you can map out the slices using
guides for more accuracy:
• Add guides to an image.
• Select the Slice tool, and click
Slices From Guides in the
options bar.