Fundamental Layers Panel Tips and Techniques
The Background Layer Clicking the lock icon next to the Background layer on the Layers panel converts the Background to a layer enabling transparency, repositioning in the image area and changing the...
View ArticleChoosing a Color Theme in Photoshop CC
There are four “Color Themes” or levels of brightness that you can choose to display Photoshop's interface. By default, the second-to-most dark theme is selected.
View ArticleIncreasing Photoshop CC’s Font Size
To change the font size for Photoshop’s interface, choose Preference > Interface > UI Font size and enable Scale UI To Font. You can also increase the size of the tabs (which can be handy when...
View ArticleResetting Tool Options in Photoshop CC
Control -click (Mac) | Right -click (Win) the tool icon in the Options bar (officially called the Tool Preset Picker) and choose Reset Tool or Reset All Tools to set the tool options (found in the...
View ArticleCycle Through Open (Tabbed) Documents in Photoshop CC
Use either of these shortcuts to cycle through open, tabbed documents in Photoshop:
View ArticleCreating a Custom Workspace in Photoshop CC
Most people typically use a subset of the many panels that Photoshop has to offer at any given time. For example, if you are color correcting an image, then you may want the Info, Histogram and Layers...
View ArticleDifferent Default Workspace in Photoshop CC
The default configuration of panels in Photoshop (the Essentials Workspace) is different depending on the resolution of the monitor. On higher resolution monitors, Photoshop displays two columns of...
View ArticleAuto-Collapse Iconic Panels in Photoshop CC
There is a little known feature that can help automatically show and hide panels when working in Photoshop CC: Auto-Collapse Iconic Panels.
View ArticleAuto-Show Hidden Panels in Photoshop CC
Tapping the Tab key in Photoshop will hide the Toolbar as well as panels. Tapping again displays them. Adding the Shift key will hide only the panels.
View ArticleRenaming Items in Panels in Photoshop CC
To rename items in a panel (such as a color swatch, Action, Layer comp etc.), use the panel’s fly-out menu to view the panel by list.
View ArticleViewing Images in Lightroom Classic
Discover how to navigate between Grid, Loupe, and zoom views in Lightroom Classic.
View ArticleHiding Menus in Photoshop CC
Discover how to hide and show the visibility of menu item in Photoshop.
View ArticleFloating and Cascading Documents in Photoshop CC
Discover how to work with Floating documents in Photoshop.
View ArticleViewing and Hiding Extras in Photoshop CC
Command + H (Mac) | Control + H (Win) can be used to quickly toggle between viewing and hiding a variety of items in Photoshop including selections, paths, guides, grids and more.
View ArticleChanging the Location of the Transformation Values in Photoshop CC
To change the location of the heads-up display (HUD), choose Preferences > Interface and, under Show Transformation Values, choose between Top Left, Top Right, Bottom Left, Bottom Right or Never...
View ArticleAdobe Camera Raw v12.3 – Modernized Interface, Local Hue Editing, ISO...
I’m pleased to announce that Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) v12.3 has a new, modernized interface, ISO Adaptive Presets, Local Hue editing and more.
View ArticleA Complete Guide to Shortcuts for Adobe Camera Raw
Given the recent changes made to Adobe Camera Raw 12.3, I spent the holiday weekend updating my previous post of shortcuts, tips, and tricks for using Adobe Camera Raw. You can view them below or use...
View Article3, 2, 1, PS! Ten Super Useful Photoshop Preferences
In this Episode of 3, 2, 1, Photoshop (Ten Super Useful Photoshop Preferences), Julieanne reveals the power behind several overlooked preferences in Photoshop.
View ArticleAuto-Collapse Iconic Panels in Photoshop CC
There is a little known feature that can help automatically show and hide panels when working in Photoshop CC: Auto-Collapse Iconic Panels.
View ArticlePhotoshop 2021 Essential Training: Basics – Live on LinkedIn | Lynda.com
I’m excited to announce that my new Photoshop 2020 Essential Training: Basics course is now available on LinkedIn Learning and Lynda.com. Whether you’re looking to pursue a career in design or...
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