Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
The selection is gone, but the blue bar remains.
Selecting and using a hidden tool
Photoshop has many tools you can use to edit image files, but you will probably
work with only a few of them at a time. The Tools panel arranges some of the tools
in groups, with only one tool shown for each group. The other tools in the group
are hidden behind that tool. You'll use the Polygonal Lasso tool to remove a trian-
gular notch from the color bar so that it matches the ribbon at the top of the card.
A small triangle in the lower right corner of a button is your clue that other tools
are available but hidden under that tool.
1.
Position the pointer over the third tool from the top in the Tools panel un-
til the tool tip appears. The tool tip identifies the Lasso tool (
), with the
keyboard shortcut L. Select the Lasso tool.
2.
Select the Polygonal Lasso tool ( ), which is hidden behind the Lasso
tool, using one of the following methods:
• Press and hold the mouse button over the Lasso tool to open the pop-up
list of hidden tools, and select the Polygonal Lasso tool.
• Alt-click (Windows) or Option-click (Mac OS) the tool button in the
Tools panel to cycle through the hidden lasso tools until the Polygonal
Lasso tool is selected.
• Press Shift+L, which cycles between the Lasso, Polygonal Lasso, and
Magnetic Lasso tools tools.
