Chapter 1. Getting to Know the Work Area

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In this lesson, you’ll learn how to do the following:

  • Open Adobe Photoshop files.

  • Select and use some of the tools in the Tools panel.

  • Set options for a selected tool using the options bar.

  • Use various methods to zoom in and out on an image.

  • Select, rearrange, and use panels.

  • Choose commands in panel and context menus.

  • Open and use a panel docked in the panel well.

  • Undo actions to correct mistakes or to make different choices.

  • Customize the workspace.

  • Find topics in Photoshop Help.

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Lesson overview

This lesson will take about 90 minutes to complete. Copy the Lesson01 folder into the ...

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