Notes:

Topic: Key Functions and Shortcuts in Photoshop

File:

- Used for opening and saving les.

Edit:

- Contains commands for job editing.

Image:

- Functions related to image correction.

Layer:

- Commands speci cally for managing layers.

Select:

- Allows editing within the selected area.

Filter:

- Apply special e ects and lters.

View:

- Provides options for ruler, reference, and view settings.

Window:

- Customize the working environment, including window and tool arrangements.

Help:

- Access the help function for assistance.

Common Shortcuts:

- Ctrl+N: Create a new canvas, specifying size and resolution.

- Ctrl+O: Open a saved le.

- Ctrl+S: Save the le.

- Ctrl+Shift+S: Save the le with a di erent name or format.

- Ctrl+Shift+N: Add a new layer.

- [ ]: Adjust brush size.

- B: Select the brush tool for drawing, access brush settings with a right-click.

- E: Activate the eraser tool, adjust transparency using numeric keys.

- Alt: Convert cursor to the eyedropper tool.

- Space: Hold down spacebar and drag to pan across the screen.

- Z: Activate the magni er tool, Alt+click/drag to zoom out.

- R: Use the screen rotation tool to rotate the canvas.

- Lasso tool: Create a selection area.

- M: Use the shape selection tool to designate the selection area.

- Ctrl+drag: Select and move a speci c area.

- Ctrl+T: Transform and rotate the selection.

- Ctrl+D: Deselect the current selection.

- Hold Shift: Add to the selection, hold Alt: Subtract from the selection.

- Ctrl+C: Copy the selection.

- Ctrl+V: Paste the copied image.

- History (Care2): Undo the most recent operation and track work history.

Note: Photoshop provides various functions and shortcuts throughout the interface for e cient
editing and design. Familiarize yourself with these essential shortcuts to enhance your
work ow. Utilize the selection tools and modi ers for greater exibility in creating and
manipulating selections. The History panel helps undo recent operations and monitor your
progress.
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