Photoshop Elements Tips

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

Paint Brush Settings can be changed to create "several" brushes from one brush.

  1. Choose the Paint Brush Tool.
  2. In the Tool Options click on the More Options button.
  3. Change the spacing, hue jitter, angle, and much more!

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.


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.
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.)

 

 
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