Allows you to see your scrapbook changes immediately, without saving and reopening the file.

The number of file types the scrapbooking software uses.

Group scrapbook pages into a virtual album file. Though most all scrapbooking software allows you to create files of related pages manually, few provide users a way to compile an entire album simply, with just a few steps

The number of predefined layout designs or templates contained within the scrapbooking program. You can use either preset templates or create your own page layouts.

The scrapbooking software manufacturer offers additional clipart images online.

Allows you to create a mixed–image scrapbook page by compiling various pictures of any size; then you can overlay, arrange, adjust and configure the images to match your taste. (While most scrapbooking software allows you to create collage projects manually, few offer a way to create a collage automatically, with selected photos and a single click of a button.

"Frames" on a project page are areas specifically reserved for inserting photos. ("Frames" is also a common term for graphic photo borders.) Some scrapbooking software allows you to align all the frames on a scrapbook page with a click of the mouse.

Decrease or increase frame size so it fits the scrapbook project.

The ability to lock photos, images and elements in place on a page so that you don’t move them accidentally. You’ll need to unlock photos or images before removing them.

When this command is selected, design elements will match up precisely with preset vertical or horizontal guides; this helps insure precision lineup on your scrapbook page.

Sets the project scrapbook project page vertically at 8.5 inches wide by 11 inches tall. (Other scrapbook page sizes may be available, depending on the scrapbooking software.)

Allows you to edit image light and color. Some scrapbooking programs give you nearly as much control as offered in basic photo editing software packages.