Graphics Programs Reference
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This is one Adobe introduced back in CS4, but few people knew it was there. They're
called Spring Loaded Tools, and what they let you do is temporarily access any other tool
while you're using your current tool. When you're done, Photoshop automatically switches
back. Here's how it works: Let's say you have the Brush tool, but you need to put a Lasso
selection around an area, so you don't paint outside of it. Just press-and-hold the L key (for
the Lasso tool), and your Brush tool temporarily switches to the Lasso tool. Make your se-
lection, then let go of the L key and you're back to the Brush tool. This is a huge time and
trouble saver.
Designing for a Cell Phone or Tablet?
Then you'll be happy to know that there are a bunch of built-in presets for the most com-
mon sizes of mobile device screens. From the File menu, choose New, then choose
Mobile
& Devices
from the Preset pop-up menu, and then choose the size you need from the Size
pop-up menu.
