Adobe 29180155 User Guide - Page 29

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 4.0 24 User Guide To set tool options The options bar appears below the shortcuts bar at the top of the Editor workspace. The options bar is context sensitive-it changes as you select different tools. Some settings in the options bar are common to several tools, and some are specific to one tool. A B C D Lasso options bar A. Tool icon B. Active tool C. Hidden tools D. Tool options 1 Select a tool. 2 Look in the options bar to see the available options. For more information on setting options for a specific tool, search for the tool's name in Photoshop Elements Help. Note: To return a tool or all tools to their default settings, click the tool icon in the options bar, then choose Reset Tool or Reset All Tools from the context menu. See also "Keys for selecting tools" on page 288 To set a completed operations alert 1 In the Editor, choose Photoshop Elements > Preferences > General. 2 Select Beep When Done, and click OK. Palettes and bins About palettes Palettes help you manage, monitor, and modify images. Some palettes have menus that provide additional commands and options. You can organize palettes in the workspace in many different ways. You can store palettes in the Palette Bin to keep them out of your way but easily accessible, or you can keep frequently used palettes open in the workspace. Another option is to group palettes together or dock one palette at the bottom of another palette. Note: Drag a palette out of the Palette Bin if you want to remove it from the Palette Bin and keep it open. Dragging a palette