Any
tool can be selected by pressing a corresponding key on the
keyboard. A handy way to save time.
- Move
Tool- V
- Zoom
Tool- Z
- Hand
Tool- H
- Eyedropper
Tool- I
- Marquee
Tool- M
- Lasso
Tool- L
- Magic
Wand Tool- W
- Selection
Brush Tool- A
- Type
Tool- T
- Crop
Tool- C
- Cookie
Cutter Tool- Q
- Red
Eye Tool- Y
- Healing
Brush Tool- J
- Clone
Stamp Tool- S
- Pencil
Tool- N
- Eraser
Tool- E
- Brush
Tool- B
- Paint
Bucket Tool- K
- Gradient
Tool- G
- Shape
Tool- U
- Blur
Tool- R
- Sponge
Tool- O
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Paint
Brush Settings can be changed to create "several"
brushes from one brush.
- Choose
the Paint Brush Tool.

- In
the Tool Options click on the More Options button.

- Change
the spacing, hue jitter, angle, and much more!
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Layer
Via Copy is a handy way to duplicate layers quickly. Either
press Command J on the keyboard or go to Layers in the Menu
Bar and choose Layer Via Copy.
Check
out this animation
lesson to see this keyboard shortcut in action.
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Filters
are a fun and easy way to change the look of a digital image.
The site eScrapper
has a great set of reference pages to help you learn more about
each filter.
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| Ephotozine
is a site I recently discovered. The site contains a wealth
of information on digital photography. You will also find tips
and tutorials for Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. Enjoy!
(FYI: You don't have to join the site to use it.) |