Adobe 23101335 User Guide - Page 20
Using tools and palettes
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10 Adobe Photoshop Basics Setting up the work area Using tools and palettes The Photoshop or ImageReady work area consists of the image window, the toolbox, the options bar, and a set of floating palettes. This module shows you the basics of navigating the work area, from selecting tools and tool options to customizing the display and arrangement of palettes. Select a tool To select a tool, click its icon in the toolbox. Some tools in the toolbox have additional hidden tools, as indicated by the small triangle to the lower right of the tool icon. To select a hidden tool, position the pointer on the visible tool and hold down the mouse button until the tools list appears. Then, click the tool you want. Choose tool options When you first start the application, the options bar appears docked to the top of your screen. This options bar contains option settings for the currently selected tool. • To display the options bar if it is hidden, click a tool in the toolbox, or choose Window > Show Options. • To move the options bar to a different location, drag the title bar on the left edge of the bar. You can move the options bar anywhere in the work area and dock it to the top or bottom of the screen. Options bar
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