Những Tools căn bản dành cho người mới học

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I decided to start at the beginning. The very beginning. For those people who just “picked up” a copy of Photoshop and have no idea what to do with it. The keyboard shortcut is in ( ).
http://www.photoshoplab.com/images/tutorials/tool_basics1.jpg
Rectangular Marquee Tool (M)
Use this tool to make selections on your image, in a rectangular shape. This changes the area of your image that is affected by other tools or actions to be within the defined shape. Holding the [Shift] key while dragging your selection, restricts the shape to a perfect square. Holding the [Alt] key while dragging sets the center of the rectangle to where your cursor started.
http://www.photoshoplab.com/images/tutorials/tool_basics2.jpg
Move Tool (V)
Use this tool to, well, move things. Usually you use it to move a Layer around after it has been placed. Hold the [Shift] key to limit the movements to vertical/horizontal.
http://www.photoshoplab.com/images/tutorials/tool_basics3.jpg
Polygon Lasso Tool (L)
Ok, this should be the Lasso Tool, but I use the Polygon Lasso a lot more often. Use this to draw selections in whatever shape you would like. To close the selection, either click on the beginning point (you’ll see the cursor change when you’re on it), or just double-click. When holding the [Ctrl] key, you’ll see the cursor change, and the next time you click, it will close your selection.

http://www.photoshoplab.com/images/tutorials/tool_basics4.jpg
Magic Wand Tool (W)
Use this to select a color range. It will select the block of color, or transparency, based on wherever you click. In the Options Bar at the top, you can change the Tolerance to make your selections more/less precise.
http://www.photoshoplab.com/images/tutorials/tool_basics5.jpg
Crop Tool (C)
The Crop Tool works similarly to the Rectangular Marquee tool (see above if you have no short-term memory). The difference is when you press the [Enter/Return] key, it crops your image to the size of the box. Any information that was on the outside of the box is now gone. Not permanently, you can still undo.
http://www.photoshoplab.com/images/tutorials/tool_basics6.jpg
Slice Tool (K)
This is used mostly for building websites, or splitting up one image into smaller ones when saving out. It’s kind of an advanced tool, and since you’re in here for the basics, we’ll kind of skip over it. Kinda makes you mad I made you read all that for nothing, huh?
http://www.photoshoplab.com/images/tutorials/tool_basics7.jpg
Healing Brush Tool (J)
This is a really useful tool. Mildly advanced. You can use this tool to repair scratches and specs and stuff like that on images. It works like the Brush tool (see below). You choose your cursor size, then holding the [Alt] key, you select a nice/clean area of your image. Let go of the [Alt] key and paint over the bad area. It basically copies the info from the first area to the second, in the form of the Brush tool. Only, at the end, it averages the information, so it blends.
http://www.photoshoplab.com/images/tutorials/tool_basics8.jpg
Brush Tool (B)
This is one of the first tools ever. It’s what Photoshop is based off of. Well, not really, but it’s pretty basic. It paints one your image, in whatever color you have selected, and whatever size you have selected. There’s a lot of options for it, but this is basic, so you don’t get to learn them. Ha.
http://www.photoshoplab.com/images/tutorials/tool_basics9.jpg
Clone Stamp Tool (S)
This is very similar to the Healing Brush Tool (see above). You use it the exact same way, except this tool doesn’t blend at the end. It’s a direct copy of the information from the first selected area to the second. When you learn to use both of these tools together in perfect harmony, you will be a Photoshop MASTA! Not really, it’s just less irritating.
http://www.photoshoplab.com/images/tutorials/tool_basics10.jpg
History Brush Tool (H)
This tool works just like the Brush Tool (see above) except the information that it paints with is from the original state of your image. If you go Window>History, you can see the History Palette. The History Brush tool paints with the information from whatever History state is selected.
http://www.photoshoplab.com/images/tutorials/tool_basics11.jpg
Eraser Tool (E)
This is the anti-Brush tool. It works like an eraser (duh) and erases whatever information wherever you click and drag it. If you’re on a Layer, it will erase the information transparent. If you are on the background layer, it erases with whatever secondary color you have selected.
http://www.photoshoplab.com/images/tutorials/tool_basics12.jpg
Gradient Tool (G)
You can use this to make a gradiation of colors. Gradiation doesn’t appear to be a word, but it makes sense anyway. It creates a blending of your foreground color and background color when you click and drag it. Like a gradient.
http://www.photoshoplab.com/images/tutorials/tool_basics13.jpg
Blur Tool (R)
The Blur tool is cool. It makes things blurry. Click and drag to make things blurry. The more you click and drag, the blurrier things get.
http://www.photoshoplab.com/images/tutorials/tool_basics14.jpg
Dodge Tool (O)
This tool isn’t as crappy as the car brand. It’s actually used to lighten whatever area you use it on. As long as it is not absolute black. Absolute black won’t lighten.
http://www.photoshoplab.com/images/tutorials/tool_basics15.jpg
Path Selection Tool (A)
You use this tool when working with paths. Since this is all about the basics, I won’t go into details. It’s related to the Pen Tool (see below) though.
http://www.photoshoplab.com/images/tutorials/tool_basics16.jpg
Horizontal Type Tool (T)
It makes type. Or text. Or whatever you want to call it. You can click a single point, and start typing right away. Or you can click and drag to make a bounding box of where your text/type goes. There’s a lot of options for the Type Tool. Just play around, it’s fairly straight-forward.
http://www.photoshoplab.com/images/tutorials/tool_basics17.jpg
Pen Tool (P)
I mentioned this tool above. It’s for creating paths, in which you would use the Path Selection Tool to select the path. Paths can be used in a few different ways, mostly to create clipping paths, or to create selections. You use the tool by clicking to add a point. If you click and drag, it will change the shape of your path, allowing you to bend and shape the path for accurate selections and such.
http://www.photoshoplab.com/images/tutorials/tool_basics18.jpg
Rectangle Tool (U)
By default it draws a Shape Layer in the form of a rectangle. It fills the rectangle with whatever foreground color you have selected. It’s pretty complicated, don’t hurt yourself with this one.
http://www.photoshoplab.com/images/tutorials/tool_basics19.jpg
Notes Tool (N)
Like post-it notes, but digital. You can use this tool to add small little note boxes to your image. These are useful if you’re very forgetful or if you’re sharing your Photoshop file with someone else. I’m pretty sure it only works with .PSD files.
http://www.photoshoplab.com/images/tutorials/tool_basics20.jpg
Eyedropper Tool (I)
This tool works by changing your foreground color to whatever color you click on. Holding the [Alt] key will change your background color.
http://www.photoshoplab.com/images/tutorials/tool_basics21.jpg
Hand Tool (T)
You can really make short work of your job with the Hand Tool. It’s for moving your entire image within a window. So if you’re zoomed in and your image area is larger than the window, you can use the Hand Tool to navigate around your image. Just click and drag. You can get to this tool at any time when using any other tool by pressing and holding the [Spacebar].

http://www.photoshoplab.com/images/tutorials/tool_basics22.jpg
Zoom Tool (Z)
Pretty obvious what this tool does. It allows you to zoom into your image. Don’t be dumb, it doesn’t actually change the size of your image. Hold the [Alt] key to zoom out. Holding the [Shift] key will zoom all of the windows you have open at the same time. Double-click on the Zoom Tool in the palette to go back to 100% view.
http://www.photoshoplab.com/images/tutorials/tool_basics23.jpg
BONUS!!
These are your color boxes. Foreground (in the front) and Background (in the back). Click on either one to bring up the color select dialog box.

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Elliptical Marquee Tool

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/172.swf


Rectangular Marquee Tool

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/174.swf


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Lasso Tool

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/180.swf

The Lasso Tool creates freehand selections:

To select an area In the Toolbox, select the Lasso http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/lass.gif Tool, click on the image and draw a contour holding mouse's button pressed*(or simply draw if you use sylus).
To close the contour just release button if you draw with mouse or uplift stylus.
While New selection http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/newselection.gif option choosen on the Options bar by creating new selection you delete existing one.
To add an area to existing selection you have either to choose Add to selection http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/addtoselection.gif option on the Options bar or to press (and hold) [Shift] key while selecting.
To subtract an area from existing selection you have either to choose Subtract from selection http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/subtractfromselection.gif option on the Options bar or to press [Alt] key while selecting.


To intersect new selection with existing one either choose Intersect with selection http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/intersectwithselection.gif option on the Options bar or press [Shift+Alt] keys while selecting.
While New selection option is chosen and the point of cursor is within selected area the tool looks like this http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/moveselectiontool.gif and can move selection (ie. borders of selected area and not image content).
While New selection option is chosen you can also move selection using keyboard http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/arrows.gif cursor keys.

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Polygonal Lasso Tool

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/182.swf


The Polygonal Lasso Tool creates polygonal selections:
In the Toolbox, select the Polygonal Lasso http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/lasso.gif Tool.
Click on your image to set the first anchor point; then create a contour by adding anchors (clicking) in the key points.
When you come near the first anchor points it looks like this http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/closecontour.gif. Click to close the contour.
You can also double-click to close the contour at anytime and any point.
While the New selection http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/newselection.gif option is chosen on the Options bar, you delete the existing selection by making a new selection.
To add an area to the existing selection you have either to choose the Add to selection http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/addtoselection.gif mode on the Options bar or to hold down [Shift] key while selecting.

To subtract an area from existing selection you have either to choose the Subtract from selection http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/subtractfromselection.gif option on the Options bar or to hold down [Alt] key while selecting.
To intersect a new selection with the existing selection, either choose the Intersect with selection http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/intersectwithselection.gif mode on the Options bar or by holding [Shift+Alt] keys while selecting.
While the New selection option is chosen and the cursor is within the selected area the tool looks like this http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/moveselectiontool.gif and can move the selection (ie. borders of the selected area and not the image content).
You can also move selection by using the keyboard cursor http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/arrows.gif keys.

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Magnetic Lasso Tool

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/184.swf


The Magnetic Lasso Tool creates selections, automatically clinging to edges of contrast objects:

In the Toolbox, select the Magnetic Lasso http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/magnetic.gif Tool.
Choose the tool's options:

Width defines the range, where the tool detects edges.
Edge Contrast defines tool's sensitivity
Frequency defines how often the tool sets anchor points.

Click on the image to set the first anchor point.
Draw with Magnetic Lasso http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/magnetic.gif to outline the object. The tool automatically creates fstening points (anchors) clinging to object's edges.
To force a fastening point (to set an anchor manually) click at a key point.


When you come near the first anchor points it looks like this http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/closecontour2.gif. Click to close the contour.
You can also double-click to close contour at anytime and any point.
While New selection http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/newselection.gif option chosen on the Options bar by creating new selection you delete existing one.
To add an area to existing selection you have either to choose Add to selection http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/addtoselection.gif option on the Options bar or to press (and hold) [Shift] key while selecting.
To subtract an area from existing selection you have either to choose Subtract from selection http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/subtractfromselection.gif option on the Options bar or to press [Alt] key while selecting.
To intersect new selection with existing one either choose Intersect with selection http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/intersectwithselection.gif option on the Options bar or press [Shift+Alt] keys while selecting.
While New selection option is chosen and the point of cursor is within selected area the tool looks like this http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/moveselectiontool.gif and can move selection (ie. borders of selected area and not image content).
While New selection option is chosen you can also move selection using keyboard http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/arrows.gif cursor keys.

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Slice Tool

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/192.swf

The Slice Tool cuts images to pieces for Web publications:

In the Toolbox, select the Slice http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/slice.gif Tool.
Drag a rectangle holding down the mouse button.
If necessary, move and resize the currently active slice. To move a slice by just a few pixels, use the keyboard cursor http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/arrows.gif keys.
To create a slice with the pre-defined proportions choose the Fixed Aspect Ratio style and set Width and Height values.
To create a slice with pre-defined size choose Fixed Size style and fill the Width and Height input fields.
To add a slice just drag another rectangle.
Right-click on a slice to open the tool's context menu. Through this menu you can access the commands available in Photoshop.
To access the rest of the slicing commands you have to switch to ImageReady [Shift+Ctrl+M].

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Healing Brush

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/195.swf

To retouch using sampled pixels:

In the Toolbox, select the Healing Brush http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/healingbrush.gif Tool.
Set brush size and style.
On the Options bar, select the Sampled option.
Alt-click (click holding down [Alt] key) somewhere on your image to define a sampling point.
Paint with the Healing Brush http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/healingbrush.gif Tool on the damaged area.
The Aligned gadget on the Options bar (not selected by default) forces the starting point to follow your cursor, even after you complete a stroke, while leaving it off starts the sample point back to its original location at the start of each stroke.
To retouch using a pattern:

On the Options bar, select the Pattern option.
Choose a pattern from the Pattern picker (movie).
Paint with the Healing Brush http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/healingbrush.gif Tool on a damaged area.

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Brush Tool (1)

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop-cs3/paint.swf

Brush http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/brush.gif is a freehand painting tool.

Open an image to your choice or create a new one.
Activate the Brush Tool.
In the Options bar, define brush tip size.
Choose a color.
Paint.
In the Brush Preset picker, adjust the brush hardness - either increase it for sharp-edged strokes or soften it for gradual color transitions.
There are some more controls for the Brush Tool in the Options bar. For example, you can reduce the "Opacity" value. Now the Brush paints with transparent strokes allowing seeing the previous content.

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Painting Basics (2)

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop-cs3/paint2.swf

§ 8. In the Options bar, expand the "Mode" menu and select "Color" item. Now the Brush only alters the color of objects without affecting the luminosity.
§ 9. When finished, reset the "Normal" painting mode and 100% stroke opacity for the future work. Settings are saved even after you quit Photoshop, so when you restart the program, your layout and menu choices will be as they were when you quit the program.
NB The Options bar allows you to adjust any tool as your choices update based on the tool you have selected.
§ 10. Activate (select from the Toolbox) the Eraser Tool. In the Options bar, adjust the brush tip size and other options.
§ 11. Test the Eraser out.
§ 12. Click the "x" button on the image window to close the document. The program will ask you if you would like to save the image.
Click "No" to leave the image as it was.
§ 7. There are some more controls for the Brush Tool in the Options bar. For example, you can reduce the "Opacity" value. Now the Brush paints with transparent strokes allowing seeing the previous content.

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Choosing Color in Photoshop

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop-cs3/color.swf

We already know how to choose a color using the Swatches palette. Unfortunately, the range of choice in it is very narrow. So, what about the other colors? It may be a very simple task if you can find the required color on your picture.
§ 1. Open an image to your choice.
§ 2. From the Toolbox, select the Eyedropper Tool.
§ 3. Find a color on the image that you'd like to paint with and click it with the Eyedropper. Now look at the Foreground Color box (the upper square at the bottom of the Toolbox) - its color has been changed. So, we may activate the Brush Tool and paint with the selected color.
§ 4. While working with the Brush or some other painting tool, you may temporarily activate the Eyedropper by holding down [Alt] key. Once the required color is selected, release the [Alt] key and continue painting.
§ 5. Very often, however, we are not completely satisfied with the colors either presented in the Swatches palette or defined with the Eyedropper. Click on the Foreground Color box to call the Color Picker.
§ 6. Click within the color field to define the most suitable color. If you can't see the required color in the color field, select "H", "S", "B", "R", or some other radio button to change the color field scheme. Then, if necessary, fine-tune the color hue (radio button H), saturation (S), amount of red constituent (R), etc. by moving the vertical slider. There is a number of ways to define a color with this tool; the movie shows only one example. When satisfied, click OK to apply your choice.
§ 7. Similarly, you can customize color in the Color palette. By default, it presents RGB (Red-Green-Blue) sliders. However, you may switch to HSB (Hue-Saturation-Brightness), CMYK (Cyan-Magenta-Yellow-Black), or any other color model available in the palette menu.

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Retouching with Clone Stamp

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop-cs3/clone.swf

Now, when you already know how to activate and use the Brush, Paint Bucket and Eraser, let's proceed to the Clone Stamp.
§ 1. Open an image from our sample folder.
§ 2. From the Toolbox, choose the Clone Stamp Tool.
§ 3. In the Options bar, set the tool's tip size and hardness as we did it for the Brush Tool.
§ 4. Point the cursor at the image area you want to paint with, hold down [Alt] key, then mouse-click. You have just selected the source point for cloning.
§ 5. Paint with the copied pixels.
§ 6. The "Aligned" gadget in the Options bar (checked by default) forces the source point to follow your mouse, even after you complete a stroke. In other words, every new stroke continues the image started by the first stroke.
§ 7. Deselecting the "Aligned" option starts the sample point back to its original location every time you release the mouse button. That is, every new stroke re-starts cloning your image from the source point.

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Typing in Photoshop

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http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop-cs3/type.swf

§ 1. Open an image to your choice.
§ 2. In the Toolbox, select the Horizontal Type Tool.
§ 3. In the Options bar, define font style, size, color, and other options.
§ 4. Click there, where you want to add inscription and type some text.
§ 5. When ready, press [Ctrl+Enter] keys, or click the "ok" button in the Options bar to apply the typing and return to normal editing*.
*Most commands won't work until you exit the "type" mode.
§ 6. To edit the created text, select a fragment with the Type Tool. Then change the text content, font, color, position, etc. When finished, apply your changes [Ctrl+Enter].

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Sharpness Control

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop-cs3/sharpen.swf

§ 1. Open "focusing.jpg" file from our sample folder and set the magnification level to 100%. As you can see, the bird is badly blurred.
§ 2. Surely, no program can bring it into focus. However, some tools can imitate sharpening. From the program menu, select "Filter > Sharpen > Sharpen". The command has been applied. Scrutinize the image and estimate the effect. Well, perhaps with a better image this method might do...
§ 3. The bad thing about the tested command is that it is completely automatic. To control the sharpening settings, pull down "Filter > Sharpen > Unsharp Mask". In the "Unsharp Mask" dialog, strengthen sharpening effect by moving the Amount and Radius sliders. Then slightly increase Threshold to reduce noise caused by sharpening.
§ 4. It may sound strange, but reducing sharpness is even more frequent operation in our course. From the program menu select "Filter > Blur > Gaussian Blur". Then in the "Gaussian blur" dialog, set Radius value to adjust the softening effect.
§ 5. Very often we have to increase sharpness in a particular area without affecting the rest of the image. To achieve this, activate the Sharpen Tool. In the Options bar, adjust the tip size, the tool's strength, and other parameters. Then paint on the image area you want to sharpen.
§ 6. Similarly, to soften a specific area, choose from the Toolbox the Blur Tool, set it options, and paint on the area you want to blur.

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Using Photoshop Filters

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop-cs3/filters.swf

In the previous example, we have tested two "focusing" filters. In the "Filter" menu you can find a lot more tools designed for versatile, sometimes rather specific tasks.
§ 1. From the program menu select "Filter > Filter Gallery". It opens a huge dialog window allowing us to try and combine various filters before applying them.
§ 2. To add an effect to your image just click its thumbnail in the library pane. If you don't like the result, try other filters.
§ 3. Adjust the selected effect's parameters in the "options" pane.
§ 4. To impose a new effect over the existing one click the "new effect layer" button. Then select a different filter in the "library" pane and / or edit its settings.
§ 5. To delete a mistakenly added filter select its "effect layer" and click the "trash" button. Note though, the list may not contain less than one effect. To get rid of it you either replace it with another filter, or click "Cancel" button.
§ 6. When ready, click "OK" to apply the chosen filter(s).

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Command History in Photoshop

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop-cs3/history.swf

The elaborated history control is one of the most useful features in Photoshop, especially for beginners. Let's learn how to use it.
§ 1. Open an image to your choice and have some fun spoiling it as badly as you can.
§ 2. Display the History palette. (If you can't find it pull down "Window > History".) Every step you have made is listed there as a history state.
*By default, the palette can store up to 20 history states. The author recommends increasing this number.
§ 3. To get back for one or more steps, press [Alt+Ctrl+Z] one or more times. Note how it affects the History palette. To move forward in your history either tap [Shift+Ctrl+Z].
§ 4. Keyboard shortcuts are very handy for navigating the recent history, while for substantial undo's and redo's we usually need the History palette. Click any state in the palette to move backward or forward in your history.
§ 5. To backup a key history state, you may create a history snapshot. Snapshots are shown at the top of the palette. The first one (in the movie, "focusing.jpg") is always created automatically when you open an image file.
§ 6. By default, our history is linear. What does it mean? Select an earlier history state and edit the image in some way; for instance, make a stroke with the Brush Tool. All the history states below the new step disappear!
§ 7. However, if you have made a "backup" snapshot is still there. Click it to return to the saved state. By creating a snapshot from a state, you are protecting it from the possibility of being deleted as you navigate and create new histories.

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Image Saving

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop-cs3/save.swf

There are three saving commands in Photoshop: "Save", "Save As" and "Save for Web".
§ 1. Open an image from the "ASAP" folder - for example, "focusing.jpg" - and edit it to your taste.
§ 2. Pull down "File > Save As" or press [Ctrl+Shift+S] keys to open the "Save As" dialog.
§ 3. In the dialog box, select the PSD format as it is shown in the movie and click "Save". The "focusing.jpg" has been saved as "focusing.psd". Now we can continue working with the document without affecting the original image from the sample folder.
§ 4. Make some changes to the document - paint, clone, or type something.
§ 5. Have you finished? I'm sure it looks great now! Let's save it again using "Save" command. Just press [Ctrl+S]. Your efforts are saved now to the "focusing.psd" file.

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Clone Stamp Tool

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop-cs3/clone.swf

The Clone Stamp Tool paints with a sampled pixels of an image.

Open an image to your choice.
From the Toolbox, choose the Clone Stamp Tool.
In the Options bar, set the tool's tip size and hardness as we did it for the Brush Tool.
Point the cursor at the image area you want to paint with, hold down [Alt] key, then mouse-click. You have just selected the source point for cloning.
Paint with the copied pixels.
The "Aligned" gadget in the Options bar (checked by default) forces the source point to follow your mouse, even after you complete a stroke. In other words, every new stroke continues the image started by the first stroke.
Deselecting the "Aligned" option starts the sample point back to its original location every time you release the mouse button. That is, every new stroke re-starts cloning your image from the source point.

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History Brush Tool

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/205.swf


In the Toolbox, select the History Brush http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/h_brush.gif Tool.
Choose brush size and style*.
In the History palette**, select a source history state or snapshot.
Paint with the selected history state.
On the Options bar you can also define
Airbrush http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/Airbrush.gif (http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/airbrush.htm) mode
blending mode (in the movie I choose Dissolve)
Opacity
Flow (matters when the Airbrush http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/Airbrush.gif (http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/airbrush.htm) mode is active).

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Airbrush

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/308.swf

Airbrush is a painting method simulating traditional airbrush techniques. In Photoshop 6 and earlier versions, the Airbrush exists as an independent tool. In the later versions, it appears as Airbrush http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/Airbrush.gif mode for various painting tools.

In the Toolbox, select the Brush http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/brush.gif (http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/paintbrush_toolf.htm) or some other painting tool.
In the Options bar, activate the airbrush http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/Airbrush.gif mode by checking its checkbox.
Set "Flow" amount, that is define how quickly paint is applied by your tool.
Paint.
Note that the slower you move your tool, the more paint you put on the image. The paint flows even if you simply hold down your mouse key or press stylus tip without moving the tool (movie).

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Background Eraser Tool

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/210.swf

The Background Eraser http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/bgeraser.gif Tool clears content of background layer to transparency:

In the Toolbox, select the Background Eraser http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/bgeraser.gif Tool.
Choose brush size and style*.
Choose in Layers palette Background.
Erase.
The "Sampling" gadget in the Options bar allows to select one of three erasing modes:

"Continuous" (default method) allows to erase everything.
"Once" allows to erase only color you first click on. For example, if you start a stoke on a red area the tool erases only red pixels.
"Background Swatch" only allows erasing pixels that contain current background color.

Tolerance gadget sets the tool's sensitivity.
Limits defines range of the tool: all over image (Discontiguous), only adjacent areas (Contiguous) or only inside pixels (Find Edges).
Protect Foreground Color option disallows erasing pixels that contain current foreground color.

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Paint Bucket Tool
The Paint Bucket http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/bucket.gif Tool fills the continuously colored area with the forground color or pattern.

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/213.swf

To fill with foreground color:

In the Toolbox, select the Paint Bucket http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/bucket.gif Tool.
Click on your image to fill the area.
Use Tolerance field to adjust the tool's sensitivity.
"Contiguous" option limits the tool's range to adjacent areas.
in the Options bar you can also choose the blending mode and opacity.
To fill with pattern:

in the Options bar, choose Fill mode "Pattern".
In the Pattern picker, choose a pattern sample.
Click on your image to fill the area.

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Blur Tool

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/215.swf

The Blur http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/blur.gif Tool unfocuses image areas:

In the Toolbox, select the Blur http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/blur.gif Tool.
Choose brush size and style.
Set the tool's strength.
Drag on the image.
In the Options bar, you can also specify the effect's "Mode".

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Smudge Tool

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/217.swf

The Smudge http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/smudge.gif Tool spreads and mixes content of image areas:

In the Toolbox, select the Smudge http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/smudge.gif Tool.
Choose brush size and style.
Set the tool's strength.
Drag on the image.
In the Options bar, you can also specify the effect's "Mode"

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Dodge Tool

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/218.swf

The Dodge http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/dodge.gif Tool lightens image areas:

In the Toolbox, select the Dodge http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/dodge.gif Tool.
Choose brush size and hardness.
Set exposure (stroke strength).
Drag on the image.
In the Options bar, you can choose also the tool's range: Shadows, Midtones or Highlights.

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Horizontal Type Tool

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/221.swf

The Horizontal Type Tool creates and edits vector-based text in a separate layer.

In the Toolbox, select the Horizontal Type http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/type.gif Tool.
On the Options bar, set the font options: family (style), size, color and anti-aliasing method*.
Click on your image and type.
While you are typing, the cursor looks like this http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/move.gif, so you can adjust the typed text position without changing the tool.
While you are typing, most of the other Photoshop functions are not available. When finished, click on any tool in the Toolbox or on a layer in the Layers palette to apply the typing and return to the standard editing mode.
To edit a previously typed text, select the proper text layer** in the Layers palette or just select the text with the Type Tool (the layer has to be selected automatically) and work like with a regular text editor.

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Horizontal Type Mask Tool

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/224.swf

The Horizontal Type Mask http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/type_m.gif Tool creates creates type-shaped selections.

In the Toolbox, select the Horizontal Type Mask http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/type_m.gif Tool.
Set on the Options bar font options: family (style), size and anti-aliasing method*.
Click on the image; Photoshop automatically adds a kind of quick mask**.
Type.
While you are typing, the cursor looks like this http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/move.gif, so you can adjust typed text position without changing the tool.
When ready, select any other tool to return to standard editing mode.
Now you can edit selected area.

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Direct Selection Tool

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/225.swf

The Direct Selection http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/directselection.gif Tool selects and moves existing path's / vector shape mask's segments / anchor points:

In the Toolbox, select the Direct Selection http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/directselection.gif Tool.
Drag on the image to select a path or shape segment or click directly on an anchor point to select it*.
Drag selected anchor point or segment (by an anchor point) to re-shape path or vector shape mask.
Drag direction point of a selected anchor point to change curve's amplitude and / or direction.
To delete selected segment or anchor point press [Delete] key.
To select 2 or more segments or anchor points press [Shift] key while selecting.

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Pen Tool

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/227.swf

The Pen Tool creates stright lined and smooth curved vector shapes
and paths.

In the Toolbox, select the Pen http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/pen.gif Tool.
On the Options bar, choose a drawing mode: to draw a vector shape layers click http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/draw_shape.gif button ; to draw paths (shape outlines) click http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/draw_path.gif button.
Click on the image to set the first anchor point.
Set another anchor point to add a segment.
Click and drag to add a segment and change line shape.
Auto Add/Delete gadget on the Options bar (selected by default) allows us to add and delete anchor points*:
click on a path to add an anchor point
click on an existing anchor point to delete it.

To delete the last added anchor point press [Delete] key. Press again to delete the rest of your path / shape.
Close the contour (click on the first anchor point) to complete the path.
Press [Shift] key while drawing to constrain the segment angle to a multiple of 45°.
When drawing the shapes, you can also choose a Style for the shape layer on the Options bar.

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Add Anchor Point Tool

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/229.swf

The Add Anchor Point http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/addanchor.gif Tool adds anchors and reshapes existing vector shapes / paths (shape outlines).

In the Toolbox, select the Add Anchor Point http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/addanchor.gif Tool.
Click on the existing path to add an anchor point.
Drag the added anchor point and / or its direction point to reshape line.
Drag path to add an anchor and change reshape line.

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Convert Point Tool

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/231.swf

The Convert Point http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/convanchor.gif Tool edits existing vector shape masks and paths (shape outlines) by converting smooth anchor points to corner anchor points and vice versa.

In the Toolbox, select the Convert Point http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/convanchor.gif Tool.
Click on a smooth anchor point to convert it to corner anchor point.
Drag away from a corner anchor point to convert it to smooth anchor point.
To convert a smooth point to a corner point with direction lines, drag direction pont (rotate lever) to build angle (movie).

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Rounded Rectangle Tool

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/234.swf

The Rounded Rectangle http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/rounded.gif Tool creates rectangular shapes and paths (shape outlines) with rounded corners.

In the Toolbox, select the Rounded Rectangle http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/rounded.gif Tool.
In the Options bar, choose drawing mode: to create vector shape layers click Shape layers http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/draw_shape.gif button ; to draw paths (shape outlines) click the "Paths" http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/draw_path.gif button; to create rasterized shapes in current layer click Fill pixels http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/fill_pix.gif.
In Radius field, set corner rounding amount.
Click on http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/geometry_opt.gif next to http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/custom.gif button on the Options bar to set geometry options.
Choose shape color*.
Drag on the image.
When creating multiple shapes, use http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/selector.gif selector on the Options bar:

Create new shape layer http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/newselection.gif - to create every new shape in a separate layer
Add to shape area http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/addtoselection.gif - to create mutiple shapes in the same vector shape layer.
Subtract from shape area http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/subtractfromselection.gif - to subtract shapes from the current shape layer.
Intersect with shape area http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/intersectwithselection.gif - to intersect new shapes with existing one(s) in the same layer.
Exclude overlapping shape areas http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/exclude_overlap.gif - to create new shapes in the current shape layer subtracting overlapping areas.

To apply some special effects to created shape layers, choose a style in Style picker (Options bar).
When creating paths, you can select http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/addtoselection.gif add, http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/subtractfromselection.gif subtract, http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/intersectwithselection.gif intersect and http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/exclude_overlap.gif exclude overlapping modes.
Working in Fill pixels mode you can also In the Options bar, choose opacity and blending mode.

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Polygon Tool

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/238.swf

The Polygon http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/plygon.gif Tool creates polygonal shapes and paths (shape outlines).

In the Toolbox, select the Polygon http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/plygon.gif Tool.
In the Options bar, choose a drawing mode: to create vector shape layers click "Shape layers" http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/draw_shape.gif button; to draw paths (shape outlines) click "Paths" http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/draw_path.gif button; to create rasterized shapes in current layer click "Fill pixels" http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/fill_pix.gif button.
Set number of sides in Sides field.
Click on http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/geometry_opt.gif next to http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/custom.gif button on the Options bar to set geometry options.
Choose shape color*.
Drag on the image.
When creating multiple shapes, use http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/selector.gif selector on the Options bar:

Create new shape layer http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/newselection.gif - to create every new shape in a separate layer
Add to shape area http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/addtoselection.gif</SPAN> - to create mutiple shapes in the same vector shape layer.
Subtract from shape area http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/subtractfromselection.gif</SPAN> - to subtract shapes from the current shape layer.
Intersect with shape area http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/intersectwithselection.gif</SPAN> - to intersect new shapes with existing one(s) in the same layer.
Exclude overlapping shape areas http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/exclude_overlap.gif</SPAN> - to create new shapes in the current shape layer subtracting overlapping areas.

To apply some special effects to created shape layers, choose a style in Style picker (Options bar).
When creating paths, you can select http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/addtoselection.gif</SPAN> add, http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/subtractfromselection.gif</SPAN> subtract, http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/intersectwithselection.gif</SPAN> intersect and http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/exclude_overlap.gif</SPAN> exclude overlapping modes.
Working in Fill pixels mode you can also In the Options bar, choose opacity and blending mode.

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Custom Shape Tool

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/242.swf

The Custom Shape Tool creates versatile shapes and paths (shape outlines):

In the Toolbox, select the Custom Shape http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/custom.gif Tool.
In the Options bar, choose a drawing mode: to create vector shape layers click Shape layers http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/draw_shape.gif button ; to draw paths (shape outlines) click Paths http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/draw_path.gif button; to create rasterized shapes in current layer click Fill pixels http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/fill_pix.gif.
Select a shape on Custom Shape picker*.
Click on http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/geometry_opt.gif next to http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/custom.gif button on the Options bar to set geometry options. (movie).
Choose shape color**.
Drag on the image.
When creating multiple shapes, use http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/selector.gif selector on the Options bar:

Create new shape layer http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/newselection.gif - to create every new shape in a separate layer
Add to shape area http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/addtoselection.gif - to create mutiple shapes in the same vector shape layer.
Subtract from shape area http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/subtractfromselection.gif - to subtract shapes from the current shape layer.
Intersect with shape area http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/intersectwithselection.gif - to intersect new shapes with existing one(s) in the same layer.
Exclude overlapping shape areas http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/exclude_overlap.gif - to create new shapes in the current shape layer subtracting overlapping areas.

To apply some special effects to created shape layers, choose a style in Style picker (Options bar).
When creating paths, you can select http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/addtoselection.gif add, http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/subtractfromselection.gif subtract, http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/intersectwithselection.gif intersect and http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/exclude_overlap.gif exclude overlapping modes.
Working in Fill pixels mode you can also In the Options bar, choose opacity and blending mode.

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Color Sampler Tool

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/245.swf

Color Sampler Tool</STRONG> allows you to view color values in defined spots of your image:

In the Toolbox, select the Color Sampler http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/sampler.gif Tool.
Click on the image where you want to set the first sampler. Sampler #1 appeared in Info palette shows the current values in your color channels.
You can set up to 4 color samplers on your image.
Samplers get saved in your image, so you can know color values in defined spots even after you reopen the image.
In the Options bar, you can change sample size (sampler's range). Point Sample reads out values from a single pixel; 3 by 3 and 5 by 5 read average values from larger areas.
You can move samplers with Color Sampler http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/sampler.gif Tool to any other spot to read color values from.
As default a sampler's readout on info palette depends on color mode of your image (on animation - RGB); you can however choose other readout: right-click on a color sampler and choose in context menu other color mode.
To hide / show annotations use [Ctrl+H] shortcut.
To delete a sample, either use context menu (movie) or Alt-shift-click on it (mouse-click holding [Alt+Shift] keys pressed).

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Notes Tool

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/247.swf

The Notes http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/notes.gif Tool allows you to attach to image your notes*.

In the Toolbox, select the Notes http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/notes.gif Tool.
Drag on the image where you want to attach a note. A resizable window appears.
Type your text and close the note (movie).
on the Options bar you can change author's name and set font options
You can drag your notes anywhere at any time; even while some other tool being active.
To edit a note, open it (double-click on it), and make your changes.
To hide / show notes, use either [Ctrl+H] shortcut or pull-down menu: View > Show > Annotations.
To delete a note, either select it (clik on it) and press [Delete] key or right-click on it and use context menu (movie)
To delete all notes click "Clear All" button in the Options bar.

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Hand Tool

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/249.swf

The Hand http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/hand.gif Tool allows you to navigate an edited image, when it is not completely visible in its window.

In the Toolbox, select the Hand http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/hand.gif Tool.
Drag your image to bring the hidden areas into the view.
The 3 buttons on the Options bar allow you to choose one of 3 standard viewing modes - Actual Pixels, Fit On Screen or Print Size.

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Color Selecting Box

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/251.swf

The Color box in the Tools panel displays the current foreground / background colors and calls the Color Picker.

To adjust the foreground color, click on the Foreground square and tune the color in the Color Picker.
To adjust the background color, click on the Background square and use the Color Picker.
Also, you can adjust the current color in the Color palette.
Click the Switch Colors http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/swap_colors.gif icon on the Toolbox to swap the foreground and background colors
To restore the default foreground and background colors (black and white) click the http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/set_def.gif icon (movie).

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Quick Mask Switch

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/quick_mask.gif

The http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/qmm.gif button in the Toolbox let us switch between "Quick Mask" and "Standard" editing modes.

Click http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/qmm.gif button* to enter Quick Mask mode.
Edit mask using any painting, filling, and selecting tools.</SPAN>
Click http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/sem.gif button* to enter Standard Editing mode.
*</STRONG> In Photoshop CS3, you turn "Quick Mask" on/off with the same button.

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Single Row Marquee Tool

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/176.swf

The Single Row Marquee Tool creates one pixel high and all image wide row selections:

To select a row In the Toolbox, select the Single Row Marquee http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/singlel.gif Tool and click on the image.
While New selection http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/newselection.gif option choosen on the Options bar by creating new selection you delete existing selection.
To add a row to existing selection you have either to choose Add to selection http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/addtoselection.gif option on the Options bar or to press (and hold) [Shift] key while selecting.
To subtract a row from existing selection you have either to choose Subtract from selection http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/subtractfromselection.gif option on the Options bar or to press [Alt] key while selecting.


Like with other selecting tools you can intersect new row with existing selection (either by choosing Intersect with selection http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/intersectwithselection.gif option on the Options bar or by pressing [Shift+Alt] keys while selecting. However the result will be the new selection.
While New selection option is chosen and the point of cursor is within selected area the tool looks like this http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/moveselectiontool.gif and can move selection (ie. borders of selected area and not image content).
While New selection option is chosen you can also move selection using keyboard http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/arrows.gif cursor keys.

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Single Column Marquee Tool

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/178.swf

Single Column Marquee Tool</STRONG> creates one pixel wide and all image high column selections:

To select a row In the Toolbox, select the Single Column Marquee http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/column.gif Tool and click on the image.
While New selection http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/newselection.gif option choosen on the Options bar by creating new selection you delete existing selection.
To add a column to existing selection you have either to choose Add to selection http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/addtoselection.gif option on the Options bar or to press (and hold) [Shift] key while selecting.
To subtract a column from existing selection you have either to choose Subtract from selection http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/subtractfromselection.gif option on the Options bar or to press [Alt] key while selecting.


Like with other selecting tools you can intersect new column with existing selection (either by choosing Intersect with selection http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/intersectwithselection.gif option on the Options bar or by pressing [Shift+Alt] keys while selecting. However the result will be the new selection.
While New selection option is chosen and the point of cursor is within selected area the tool looks like this http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/moveselectiontool.gif and can move selection (ie. borders of selected area and not image content).
While New selection option is chosen you can also move selection using keyboard http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/arrows.gif cursor keys.

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Move Tool

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/186.swf

The Move Tool moves/duplicates a selected image area or layer.

In the Toolbox, select the Move http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/move.gif Tool
To move a layer* while no image area is selected, hold down the left mouse button, drag and drop it (release the button).
To move a layer while some image area is selected*, put the Move http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/move.gif Tool outside the selection, then drag and drop.
To move a selected area put the Move http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/move.gif Tool inside the selection, then drag and drop.
While the Move http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/move.gif Tool is active, you can precisely move the selected area or layer (if none is selected) using the keyboard cursor http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/arrows.gif keys.
To constrain movement (to move an object strictly horizontally or vertically) hold down [Shift] key while moving.
To duplicate a layer drag it with the Move http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/move.gif Tool holding down [Alt] key.
To duplicate a selected area click on it with the Move http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/move.gif Tool and drag it holding down [Alt] key.
After you've moved / duplicated the selection, the Move http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/move.gif Tool moves / duplicates the selected area (not the entire layer), no matter where the cursor is (movie).
Right-click click with the Move http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/move.gif Tool on the image; there appears a list of all layers that are not empty in this spot. Click on a layer name to select it.

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Magic Wand Tool

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/188.swf

The Magic Wand Tool selects similarly colored areas:
In the Toolbox, select the Magic Wand http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/mwand.gif Tool.
On the Options bar, set the tool's options:

Tolerance defines the tools sensitivity. The higher value you set, the wider areas are selected.
Contiguous forces selecting similar colors only in the adjacent areas.
Anti-alised softens the selection edges. It is set by default.
Use All Layers makes the Magic Wand to select likewise colored areas in all visible layers.

Click on the image with the Magic Wand http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/mwand.gif Tool to select an area.

While the New selection http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/newselection.gif operating mode is chosen on the Options bar, you delete the existing selection by making a new selection.
To add an area to the existing selection you have either to choose the Add to selection http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/addtoselection.gif option on the Options bar or to hold down [Shift] key while clicking.
To subtract an area from the existing selection you have either to choose Subtract from selection http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/subtractfromselection.gif option on the Options bar or to hold down [Alt] key while clicking.
To intersect a new selection with the existing selection either choose the Intersect with selection http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/intersectwithselection.gif option on the Options bar or hold [Shift+Alt] keys while selecting.
While the New selection option is chosen and the cursor is within the selected area the tool looks like this http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/moveselectiontool.gif and can move the selection (ie. borders of the selected area and not the image content).
You can also move the selection using the keyboard cursor http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/arrows.gif keys.

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Crop Tool

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/190.swf

The Crop Tool cuts out a defined area deleting or hiding the rest of an image:

In the Toolbox, select the Crop http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/crop.gif Tool, click on the image and draw a rectangle holding mouse's button pressed.
When you release the button a bounding box appears. You can move, resize and rotate it. To move bounding box by a few pixels you can use keyboard http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/arrows.gif cursor keys.
While bounding box is active you can choose Hide or Delete option: Delete completely remove cut-off (shielded) parts of the image; Hide only hides them, so you can make them visible later on using Move http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/Move.gif Tool..
To apply crop you have either to press [Enter] key or right-click on the image and choose command Crop in context menu.
To pre-define target image size fill Width, Height and Resolution fields on the Options bar. Units (cm or inch) have to be specified in the same fields; otherwise Photoshop sets it to px (pixels).
Note that while bounding box is active the rest of Photoshop tools and commands are not available. You have either to apply [Enter] or to discard [Esc] crop to resume the work.

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Slice Select Tool

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/194.swf

The Slice Select Tool selects, moves, and resizes slices:

In the Toolbox, select the Slice Select http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/sliceselect.gif Tool and click on a slice to select it.
You can move and resize with the Slice Select http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/sliceselect.gif Tool bounding box of selected slice. To move a slice by a few pixels you can use keyboard http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/arrows.gif cursor keys.
Right-click on a slice to open the tool's context menu. Via this menu you can access commands available for slices in Photoshop. To access the rest of Slice commands you have to switch to ImageReady.

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Patch Tool


The Patch Tool retouches image using sampled pixels or pattern*.
It works as a combination of the Healing Brush http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/healingbrush.gif with the Lasso http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/lass.gif Tool:

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/197.swf

There are 2 methods to retouch using sampled pixels.

Method 1:

In the Toolbox, select the Patch http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/patchtool.gif Tool.
Drag in (select) a damaged area with the Patch http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/patchtool.gif Tool**(exactly like with Lasso http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/lass.gif Tool (http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/lasso_toolf.htm))
On the Options bar, choose the Source mode.
Drag the selection (cursor inside the selection) onto a repair-source area (movie).
Method 2:

Drag in a repair-source area with the Patch http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/patchtool.gif Tool*.
On the Options bar, choose the Destination mode.
Drag the selection (cursor inside of selection) onto a damaged area (movie).
To retouch with a pattern, use Method 3:

Drag in a damaged area with the Patch http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/patchtool.gif Tool*.
In the Pattern picker, choose a pattern (movie).
Click the Use Pattern button on the Options bar.

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Pencil Tool

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/200.swf

Pencil http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/pencil.gif is a freehand painting tool.
Unlike Brush, it can't have soft edges.

In the Toolbox, select the Pencil http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/pencil.gif Tool.
Choose brush size and style*.
Select color.
Paint.
on the Options bar, you can also define blending mode (on animation I choose Hue) and Opacity.
Auto Erase option allows you to use the Pencil http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/pencil.gif like Eraser http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/eraser.gif Tool (http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/eraser_toolf.htm):

Select "Auto Erase"
When your stroke starts on area with foreground color (in the movie - cyan), the tool erases.
When your stroke starts on area with any other color the tool draws.

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The Pattern Stamp http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/patternstamp.gif Tool paints with defined pattern:

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/203.swf

In the Toolbox, select the Pattern Stamp http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/patternstamp.gif Tool.
Set brush size and hardness*.
Define pattern.
Paint.
on the Options bar, define blending mode (in the movie, the author selects "Mutiply") and "Opacity".
The Aligned gadget on the Options bar (not selected by default) forces the starting point to follow your mouse, even after you complete a stroke, while leaving it off starts the starting point back to it's original location at the start of each stroke.

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Art History Brush Tool

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/207.swf

The Art History Brush http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/art_hist.gif Tool creates artistic effects using defined history state:

In the Toolbox, select the Art History Brush http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/art_hist.gif Tool
Choose brush size and style.
Set in History palette source history state or snapshot.
Paint.
on the Options bar you can define also blending mode, opacity and style, area and tolerance

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Eraser Tool

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/209.swf

The Eraser http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/eraser.gif Tool clears the current layer content.

In the Toolbox, select the Eraser http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/eraser.gif Tool.
Choose brush size and style*.
Erase.
On the Options bar, you may also define the erasing mode, opacity, and flow.
The Erase to History option allows us to use the Eraser http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/eraser.gif as the History Brush http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/h_brush.gif Tool

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Magic Eraser Tool

The Magic Eraser http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/magiceraser.gif Tool automatically clears continuously colored areas:

In the Toolbox, select the Magic Eraser http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/magiceraser.gif Tool.
Click on an area to erase.
"Contiguous" checkbox on the Options bar (checked by default) limits the tool's range to adjacent areas only, while deselicting it allows to erase similar pixels all over image.
In the Options bar, you can also set "Tolerance" (the tool's sesitivity) and stroke "Opacity".
"Anti-alliased" option smooths edges of erased areas.
http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/211.swf

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Gradient Tool


In the Toolbox, select the Gradient http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/gradient.gif Tool.
On the Options bar, choose gradient sample and style.
Click on the image to define starting point, drag and release on ending point.
In the Options bar, you can define also blending mode and opacity.
Dither option (selected by default) creates smoother gradients.
http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/212.swf

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Sharpen Tool

The Sharpen http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/sharp.gif Tool focuses image areas:

In the Toolbox, select the Sharpen http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/sharp.gif Tool.
Choose brush size and style*.
Set the tool's strength.
Drag on the image.
In the Options bar, you can also specify the effect's "Mode"


http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/216.swf

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Sponge Tool

The Sponge http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/sponge.gif Tool saturates / desaturates image areas:

In the Toolbox, select the Sponge http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/sponge.gif Tool.
Choose brush size and style*.
Select mode (what do you want - saturate or desaturate).
Set the tool's Flow (tool's strength).
Drag on the image.
http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/220.swf

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Burn Tool

The Burn http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/burn.gif Tool darkens image areas:

In the Toolbox, select the Burn http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/burn.gif Tool.
Choose brush size and hardness.
Set exposure (stroke strength).
Drag on the image.
on the Options bar you can choose also the tool's range: Shadows, Midtones or Highlights.
http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/219.swf

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Vertical Type Tool

The Vertical Type http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/v_type.gif Tool creates and edits vector-based text in a separate layer.

In the Toolbox, select the Vertical Type http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/v_type.gif Tool.
On the Options bar, set the font options: family (style), size, color and anti-aliasing method*.
Click on your image and type.
While you are typing, the cursor looks like this http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/move.gif, so you can adjust the typed text position without changing the tool.
While you are typing, most of the other Photoshop functions are not available. When finished, click on any tool in the Toolbox or on a layer in the Layers palette to apply the typing and return to the standard editing mode.
To edit a previously typed text, select the proper text layer** in the Layers palette or just select the text with the Type Tool (the layer has to be selected automatically) and work like with a regular text editor.
http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/222.swf

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Vertical Type Mask Tool

The Vertical Type Mask http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/v_type_m.gif Tool creates creates type-shaped selections.

In the Toolbox, select the Vertical Type Mask http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/v_type_m.gif Tool.
Set on the Options bar font options: family (style), size and anti-aliasing method*.
Click on the image; Photoshop automatically adds a kind of quick mask**.
Type.
While you are typing, the cursor looks like this http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/move.gif, so you can adjust typed text position without changing the tool.
When ready, select any other tool to return to standard editing mode.
Now you can edit selected area.
http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/224.swf

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Path Selection Tool

The Path Selection* Tool selects and moves (fragments of) existing path's / vector shape mask's segments / anchor points:

In the Toolbox, select the Path Selection http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/pathcomponent.gif Tool.
Click on a path or shape component in image window to select it**.
Drag selected path component to move it.
To delete selected path or shape component press [Delete] key.
To select 2 or more components shift-click (mouse-click holding [Shift] pressed) on every one.
While multiple components selected you can align or combine them into a single path using buttons on the Options bar (movie).
http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/226.swf

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http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/228.swf

Freeform Pen Tool

The Freeform Pen http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/freehandpen.gif Tool enables easy drawing vector shapes and paths (shape outlines) by automatically adding anchor points.

In the Toolbox, select the Freeform Pen http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/freehandpen.gif Tool.
In the Options bar, choose a drawing mode:

to draw vector shape layers click http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/draw_shape.gif button;
to draw paths (shape outlines) click http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/draw_path.gif button.

Draw in image window like with a pencil.
Click the tiny arrow http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/fhpo.gif in the Options bar to set the "Curve Fit" (the tool's sensitivity).
The "Magnetic" option converts the Freeform Pen http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/freehandpen.gif to Magnetic Pen http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/magnetic_pen.gif, automatically clinging to edges of contrast objects.

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http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/230.swf

Delete Anchor Point Tool

The Delete Anchor Point http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/delanchor.gif Tool deletes anchors and reshapes existing vector shapes / paths (shape outlines).

In the Toolbox, select the Delete Anchor Point http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/delanchor.gif Tool.
Click on an anchor point to delete it.
Click and drag to delete anchor point and reshape the line.
Drag direction pont (lever) to reshape the line.

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Rectangle Tool

The Rectangle http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/rectangle.gif Tool creates rectangular shapes and paths (shape outlines).

In the Toolbox, select the Rectangle http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/rectangle.gif Tool.
In the Options bar, choose a drawing mode: to create vector shape layers click the "Shape layers" http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/draw_shape.gif button; to draw paths (shape outlines) click the "Paths" http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/draw_path.gif button; to create rasterized shapes in current layer click the "Fill pixels" http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/fill_pix.gif.
In the Options bar, click on http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/geometry_opt.gif next to http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/custom.gif button to set geometry options.
Choose a color for your shape*.
Drag on the image.
When creating multiple shapes, use http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/selector.gif selector in the Options bar:

Create new shape layer http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/newselection.gif - to create every new shape in a separate layer
Add to shape area http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/addtoselection.gif</SPAN> - to create mutiple shapes in the same vector shape layer.
Subtract from shape area http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/subtractfromselection.gif</SPAN> - to subtract shapes from the current shape layer.
Intersect with shape area http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/intersectwithselection.gif</SPAN> - to intersect new shapes with existing one(s) in the same layer.
Exclude overlapping shape areas http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/exclude_overlap.gif</SPAN> - to create new shapes in the current shape layer subtracting overlapping areas.

To apply some special effects to created shape layers, choose a style in Style picker (on the Options bar).
When creating paths, you can select http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/addtoselection.gif</SPAN> add, http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/subtractfromselection.gif</SPAN> subtract, http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/intersectwithselection.gif</SPAN> intersect and http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/exclude_overlap.gif</SPAN> exclude overlapping modes.
Working in Fill pixels mode you can also choose in the Options bar opacity and blending mode.
http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/232.swf

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Ellipse Tool

The Ellipse http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/ellip.gif Tool creates elliptical shapes and paths (shape outlines).

In the Toolbox, select the Ellipse http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/ellip.gif Tool.
In the Options bar, choose drawing mode: to create vector shape layers click Shape layers http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/draw_shape.gif button ; to draw paths (shape outlines) click Paths http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/draw_path.gif button; to create rasterized shapes in current layer click Fill pixels http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/fill_pix.gif.
Click on http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/geometry_opt.gif next to http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/custom.gif button on the Options bar to set geometry options.
Choose shape color*.
Drag on the image.
When creating multiple shapes, use http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/selector.gif selector on the Options bar:

Create new shape layer http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/newselection.gif - to create every new shape in a separate layer
Add to shape area http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/addtoselection.gif</SPAN> - to create mutiple shapes in the same vector shape layer.
Subtract from shape area http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/subtractfromselection.gif</SPAN> - to subtract shapes from the current shape layer.
Intersect with shape area http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/intersectwithselection.gif</SPAN> - to intersect new shapes with existing one(s) in the same layer.
Exclude overlapping shape areas http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/exclude_overlap.gif</SPAN> - to create new shapes in the current shape layer subtracting overlapping areas.

To apply some special effects to created shape layers, choose a style in Style picker (Options bar).
When creating paths, you can select http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/addtoselection.gif</SPAN> add, http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/subtractfromselection.gif</SPAN> subtract, http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/intersectwithselection.gif</SPAN> intersect and http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/exclude_overlap.gif</SPAN> exclude overlapping modes.
Working in Fill pixels mode you can also In the Options bar, choose opacity and blending mode.
http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/236.swf

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Line Tool

The Line http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/line.gif Tool creates line shapes and paths (shape outlines).

In the Toolbox, select the Line http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/line.gif Tool.
Choose on the Options bar drawing mode: to create vector shape layers click Shape layers http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/draw_shape.gif button ; to draw paths (shape outlines) click Paths http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/draw_path.gif button; to create rasterized shapes in current layer click Fill pixels http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/fill_pix.gif.
Set width of line in Weight field.
Click on http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/geometry_opt.gif next to http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/custom.gif button on the Options bar to set geometry options.
Choose shape color*.
Drag on the image.
When creating multiple shapes, use http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/selector.gif selector on the Options bar:

Create new shape layer http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/newselection.gif - to create every new shape in a separate layer
Add to shape area http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/addtoselection.gif</SPAN> - to create mutiple shapes in the same vector shape layer.
Subtract from shape area http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/subtractfromselection.gif</SPAN> - to subtract shapes from the current shape layer.
Intersect with shape area http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/intersectwithselection.gif</SPAN> - to intersect new shapes with existing one(s) in the same layer.
Exclude overlapping shape areas http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/exclude_overlap.gif</SPAN> - to create new shapes in the current shape layer subtracting overlapping areas.

To apply some special effects to created shape layers, choose a style in Style picker (Options bar).
When creating paths, you can select http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/addtoselection.gif</SPAN> add, http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/subtractfromselection.gif</SPAN> subtract, http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/intersectwithselection.gif</SPAN> intersect and http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/exclude_overlap.gif</SPAN> exclude overlapping modes.
Working in Fill pixels mode you can also In the Options bar, choose opacity and blending mode.
http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/240.swf

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Eyedropper Tool

The Eyedropper http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/eyedropper.gif Tool defines the foreground / background color.

In the Toolbox, select the Eyedropper http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/eyedropper.gif Tool.
Click somewhere on your image to define the foreground color. Look how foreground selector on the Toolbox changes.
Alt-click (click holding down the [Alt] key) to set the background color. Look how the background selector on the Toolbox changes.
In the Options bar, you can change sample size (the Eyedropper's range):

the "Point Sample" picks up the color from the pixel you click on
all the other samples read average values from larger areas (movie).

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/244.swf

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Measure Tool

The Measure http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/measure.gif Tool calculates distances and angles in the work area.

In the Toolbox, select the Measure http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/measure.gif Tool.
To calculate distance from one point in the work area to another, drag line between the points.
In the Info palette and in the Options bar, you can read the measuring line data:

X, Y - coordinates of the starting point
W - horizontal length
H - vertical length
A - angle relative to the axis
D1 - total length
D2 - total length of second line

To measure other distance, drag another measuring line, or drag an end of existing one to resize it (movie).
To measure an angle, crate a protractor by alt-drag ging (drag holding [Alt] key pressed) at an angle from one end of the measuring line.
To constrain the Measure http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/measure.gif Tool to multiples of 45°, shift-drag (drag holding [Shift] key pressed).
To hide / show annotations use [Ctrl+H] shortcut.
To completely remove measuring line, drag it out of the image.
http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/246.swf

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Audio Annotation Tool

The Audio Annotation http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/audio.gif Tool allows you to attach to image your voice notes*.

Make sure that your microphone is plugged in.
In the Toolbox, select the Audio Annotation http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/audio.gif Tool.
Click on the image. Audio Annotation dialog box appears.
Click Start to begin recording.
Speak into the microphone.
Click Stop to finish recording.
on the Options bar you can change author's name and set annotation icon color
You can drag your annotations anywhere at any time; even while some other tool being active</SPAN>.
To hide / show annotations, use either [Ctrl+H] shortcut or pull-down menu: View > Show > Annotations.
To delete a note, either select it (clik on it) and ress [Delete] key or right-click on it and use context menu (movie)
To delete all annotation click Clear All button on the Options bar.
http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/248.swf

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Zoom Tool

The Zoom http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/zoom_out.gif Tool magnifies / reduces the image view without changing the image data.

In the Toolbox, select the Zoom http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/zoom.gif Tool.
As default the tool magnifies the view, so the cursor looks like this http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/zoom_in.gif. Click on any area of your image to magnify it.
To reduce the view, click the "zoom out" http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/zoom_out.gif button on the Options bar; then click on your image.
If you check "Resize Windows to Fit" in the Options bar, the document window is resized to better fit your image every time you use the Zoom.
The 3 buttons in the Options bar let you select one of 3 standard views: "Actual Pixels", "Fit On Screen" or "Print Size".
Optionally, you can choose "Fit on screen" view by double-clicking the Zoom http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/zoom.gif button on your Toolbox (movie).
http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/250.swf

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Color Replacement Tool

The Color Replacement http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/color_replacement.gif Tool replaces color you paint on with foreground color without painting over image detail.

In the Toolbox, select the Color Replacement http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/color_replacement.gif Tool.
On the Options bar, set brush size and style.
Paint to replace a color.
In the Options bar, you can choose a sampling mode:

"Continuous" http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/continuous.gif replaces all the colors with the foreground color.
"Once" http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/once.gif only allows to replace color, that you first click on; for example, if you start a stroke on a red area the tool replaces only red pixels.
"Background Swatch" http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/swatch.gif only replaces pixels containing the current background color.

Also on the Options bar, you can define blending mode, Tolerance (the tool's sensitivity) and Limits - the tool's range: all over the image (Discontiguous), only the adjacent areas (Contiguous) or the pixels inside only (Find Edges).
http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/color-replacement.swf

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Jump To ImageReady button

By clicking on this http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/jtoir.gif button you jump to ImageReady - Web oriented component of Photoshop. You can for example create web page design in Photoshop, then jump to imageReady and convert it into interactive web page: optimize it, add links, rollovers, and animations.

http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/app.gif