Adobe 29180155 User Guide - Page 28

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 4.0 23 User Guide A D E B C F Using tools A. Toolbox B. Active tool C. Hidden tools D. Tool name E. Tool shortcut F. Hidden tool triangle See also "Keys for selecting tools" on page 288 To set tool preferences 1 In the Editor, choose Photoshop Elements > Preferences > General. 2 Set one or more of the following options: • Select Show Tool Tips to show or hide tool tips. • Select Use Shift Key For Tool Switch to cycle through a set of hidden tools by holding down the Shift key. When this option is deselected, you can cycle through a set of hidden tools by pressing the shortcut key (without holding down Shift). 3 Click OK. To set the appearance of a tool pointer 1 In the Editor, choose Photoshop Elements > Preferences > Display & Cursors. 2 Select a setting for the Painting Cursors: Standard Displays pointers as tool icons. Precise Displays pointers as crosshairs. Normal Brush Tip Displays the pointers as circles at 50% of the size you specify for the brush. Full Size Brush Tip Displays the pointers as circles at the full size you specify for the brush. Show Crosshair in Brush Tip Displays crosshairs in the circles when you choose either Normal Brush Tip or Full Size Brush Tip. 3 Select a setting for Other Cursors: Standard Displays pointers as tool icons. Precise Displays pointers as crosshairs.