Photoshop FAQ 1-10
FAQ 1: I'm new to Photoshop and I don't know where to start |
Check the Training section
for Photoshop of this web site.
FAQ 2: My cursor has changed its appearance |
Check if the Caps Lock key is on
FAQ 3: Can I unlock the background layer? |
Yes you can. Double click on the
background in the layers palette and click ok
FAQ 4: Is there a short way to move all palettes to their default location? |
Go to Windows, Work Places, Reset
Palette Locations
FAQ 5: My Photoshop is suddenly acting strange and I don't know how to solve it |
Reset your preference file; hold
down Ctrl+Shift+Alt when you start Photoshop.
Warning; you will lose your settings so might consider to make a backup first
Warning; you will lose your settings so might consider to make a backup first
FAQ 6: How can I copy an image from another document to my current document? |
Just drag the image to your current
document. If you have to copy more than one layer; put
all the layers in a layer set first and then drag the layer
set to your document
FAQ 7: I want to show others a screenshot |
The print key will copy the whole
screen to the clipboard. Open a new document and go to
edit/paste (Ctrl+V). Crop the image if you feel the need.
Holding down the Alt when you press the print key will only copy the active window; quite useful if you only want to show the layers palette for example.
Holding down the Alt when you press the print key will only copy the active window; quite useful if you only want to show the layers palette for example.
FAQ 8: What are the differences between Photoshop for Windows and for the Mac? |
They are just minor.
One important difference is the use of shortcuts:
| PC | Mac | ||
| Alt | Option | ||
| Ctrl | Command | ||
| Right Click | Control |
FAQ 9: Which jpeg quality setting for internet images when I use save for Web? |
50-60% is a good setting
FAQ 10: In which format should I save my designs for archiving purposes? |
Always the Photoshop format
