Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Options
The Options bar is essential because it contains the majority of
controls for the currently active tool. It consolidates the most used
(and useful) options for the active tool and moves them to the fore-
front for easy access. The Options bar is visible by default. It runs
the length of your monitor across the top of the frame.
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The Options Bar Is Essential
Be sure to keep the Options bar open
because you'll always need it. If you
accidentally close it, bring it back by
choosing Window > Options.
In the right corner you'll also find the Workspace switcher, which
lets you switch between different arrangements of windows
designed for specific tasks like Photography, Typography, Motion,
and Painting. For the remainder of this chapter, you'll be using the
Essentials workspace.
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Managing Workspaces
A CUSTOM WORKSPACE
You'll find that the more you work with Photoshop, the more you'll want to use different tools for different
situations. For example, you'll want Layer Styles and the Color Picker handy for text work, but you'll turn to the
Histogram and Adjustment panels when doing image restoration.
You can save any combination and
arrangement of panels that you want
to reuse. Then you can access it in one
click with Workspaces. Effectively,
using Workspaces enables you to
switch between different production
tasks (such as image touchup and type
work) with ease. Plus, it is a way to
customize the application and make
it feel more welcoming to your way of
working. Try it out.
1. Open the windows you need and arrange them into the desired positions.
2. To save the current workspace layout, click the Workspace switcher menu ( in the upper-right corner of the
screen) and choose New Workspace.
3. Enter a unique name for the workspace and click OK.
To activate a workspace, choose it from the Workspace switcher in the Application bar. To update a work-
space, resave it with the same name. To delete a workspace, click the Workspace switcher and choose
Delete Workspace.
