How to use option of the layer

- Choose layer option to change the opacity and mode of the layer, you also can rename the layer.

How to use the Background Eraser at layer

a) Erase the image to view the layer at back

b) You can see the background layer

How to create the Aligning Linked Layers

a) Link the "hello" layer to the "everybody" layer by click on the link check box.

b) When aligning them, the linked layers will always move to the chosen position relative to the currently active layer.

How to correct the incorrect character on the layer

1. Double click on the layer title to editable text.

   

2. Highlight the incorrect character and then type the correct one.

How to add and edit layer masks

- In the Layers palette, a layer mask appears as an additional thumbnail to the right of the layer thumbnail.

How to use the action palette

- Adobe Photoshop lets you automate tasks by grouping a series of commands into a single action.

How to use the history palette

- The History palette lets you jump to any recent state of the image created during the current working session.

How to use the path palette

- The Paths palette lists the name of each saved path and a thumbnail of its contents.

How to use the channel palette

- The Channels palette lets you create and manage channels and monitor the effects of editing.

How to use the layer palette

- The Layers palette lists all layers in an image, starting with the topmost layer. A thumbnail of layer contents appears to the left of the layer name.

How to use the brush palette

- The brush sizes and shapes available for painting and editing appear in the Brushes palette.

How to use the swatches palette

- You can choose a foreground or background color from the Swatches palette, or you can add or delete colors to create a custom swatch set.

How to use the color palette

- The Color palette displays the color values for the current foreground and background colors.

How to use the info palette

- In Photoshop, hexadecimal values for colors are displayed in the Info palette when you select Web Color Mode for one or both color readouts.

How to use the navigator palette

- Drag the view box, which represents the boundaries of the image window. Click in the thumbnail of the image. The new view includes the area you click.

How to use the quick mask mode

a) Quick Mask mode lets you edit any selection as a mask without using the Channels palette and while viewing your image.

b) Edit the quick mask mode, choose polygonal lasso tool, choose gradient tool

How to use the zoom tool

- You can magnify or reduce your view using various methods. The window’s title bar displays the zoom percentage at all times. Press ALT key to zoom out.

How to use the hand tool

- Select the hand tool, and drag in the image to move its view.

How to color sample tool

- Choose an option from the Sample Size menu, Point Sample to read the precise value of the pixel you click.

How to use the eyedropper tool

- Select the eyedropper tool to display its Options palette. The foreground color will change, you can select the sample size.

How to use the paint bucket tool with the Pattern contents

- Select the area by using marquee tool, then choose Edit>Define Pattern, choose the pattern of contents at Paint Bucket Option dialog box.

How to use the paint bucket tool

- The paint bucket tool fills adjacent pixels that are similar in color value to the pixels you click.

How to use Diamond gradient tools

- Shades from the starting point outward in a diamond pattern. The ending point defines one corner of the diamond.

How to use Reflected gradient tools

- Shades using symmetric linear gradients on either side of the starting point.

How to use Angular gradient tools

- Shades in a counterclockwise sweep around the starting point.

How to use Radial gradient tools

- Shades from the starting point to the ending point in a circular pattern.

How to use Linear gradient tools

- Shades from the starting point to the ending point in a straight line.

How to set the gradient tools option

a) The general setup of gradient tool option.

b) The opacity had change and you can choose the gradients

How to use the measure tool

- The measure tool calculates the distance between any two points in the work area.

How to use the vertical type mask tools

- The vertical type mask tools let you create selection borders in the shape of type. Type selections appear on the active layer, and can be moved, copied, filled, or stroked just like any other selection

How to use the vertical type tools

- The vertical type tools let you create colored type that is stored in a new type layer. You can edit the text at any time using the type layer.

How to use the type mask tools

• The type mask tools let you create selection borders in the shape of type. Type selections appear on the active layer, and can be moved, copied, filled, or stroked just like any other selection

How to use the type tool

- The type tools let you create colored type that is stored in a new type layer. You can edit the text at any time using the type layer.

How to use delete-anchor-point tool

• Select the delete-anchor-point tool (), and position the pointer on the anchor point you want deleted (a minus sign appears next to the pointer).

1. Before delete-anchor-point

   

1. After delete-anchor-point

How to use the freeform pen tool

- The pen tool lets you create straight lines and smooth flowing curves with greater precision than possible with the freeform pen or magnetic pen tool.

How to use the pen tool

- The simplest path you can draw with the pen tool is a straight line, made by clicking to create anchor points.

How to use the sponge tool

- The sponge tool subtly changes the color saturation of an area.

How to use the burn tool

- Used to darken areas of the image, the burn tools are based on a traditional photographer’s technique for regulating exposure on specific areas of a print.

How to use the dodge tool

- Used to lighten areas of the image, the dodge tools are based on a traditional photographer’s technique for regulating exposure on specific areas of a print.

How to use the smudge tool

- The smudge tool simulates the actions of dragging a finger through wet paint.

How to use the sharpen tool

-The sharpen tool focuses soft edges to increase clarity or focus.

How to use the blur tool

- The blur tool softens hard edges or areas in an image to reduce detail.

How to use the line tool

- The line tool draws straight lines on an image.

How to use the pencil tool

- The pencil tool creates hard-edged freehand lines and is most useful for bitmapped images.