Photoshop Basics
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Objective
I can use basic Photoshop tools to edit a digital image.
Part 1 of 4
Warm-up video
Chaotixen · 2:30
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Part 2 of 4
Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
The menu bar in Photoshop is located at the top of the window and includes drop-down menus for accessing various features.
- 2
The toolbox, usually on the left side, contains tools for selecting, painting, retouching, and manipulating images.
- 3
The options bar displays settings for the selected tool, while panels on the right side provide access to functions like layers and history.
Part 3 of 4
Practice
4 questions
Which part of the Photoshop interface contains tools for selecting, painting, and retouching images?
Where can you find settings to customize the behavior of a selected tool in Photoshop?
Part 4 of 4
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Name three key components of the Photoshop interface and briefly describe their main function.”
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