Errata
The errata list is a list of errors and their corrections that were found after the product was released.
The following errata were submitted by our customers and have not yet been approved or disproved by the author or editor. They solely represent the opinion of the customer.
Color Key: Serious technical mistake Minor technical mistake Language or formatting error Typo Question Note Update
| Version | Location | Description | Submitted by | Date submitted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Printed | Page 33 botton (NOTE) |
A solid state disk (SSD) has no moving mechanical components, i.e. it does not spin. Therefore it should read: |
Bruno | Apr 28, 2014 |
| Printed | Page 72 Fifth bullet point |
Printed version states that L2 represents "the angle between the two lines". In fact, it represents "the length of the second arm of the protractor" (L1 is thus the length of the first arm). The angle between the two lines is displayed under A when protractor tool is used. |
Anonymous | Dec 11, 2012 |
| Printed, PDF | Page 110 2nd paragraph |
The first sentence of the second paragraph should be changed from "To delete a group...then choose Ungroup Layers from the shortcut menu." to "To delete a groups...the choose Delete Group from the shortcut menu." |
Hai Nguyen | Jan 10, 2015 |
| Printed | Page 151 3rd paragraph |
On PC, need to Alt-click (not CTRL) to get desired mask. |
Jan Klapetzky | Jan 25, 2013 |
| Printed | Page 725 Under 3. /Jpeg / Progressive |
The book states that progressive jpegs load row-by-row, like a waterfall. This is not accurate. Instead, progressive jpegs will display as a series of overlays, enabling viewers to see a low-resolution version of the image before it downloads completely. On their website, Adobe describes: "Choose Progressive JPEG to create an image that downloads progressively in a Web browser. The image displays initially at low resolution and transitions to full resolution, enabling viewers to see a version of the image while waiting for downloading to finish." |
Anonymous | Feb 03, 2014 |