Understanding the Interface
folder of images (which can eliminate boring, repetitive work). Actions can be very useful for both design and production tasks. You’ll explore Actions fully in Chapter 15, “Actions and Automation.”
A CUSTOM WORKSPACE You’ll find that the more you work with Photoshop the more you’ll want to use different tools for different situations. For example, you’ll want Layer Styles and the Color Picker handy for text work, but you’ll turn toward the Histogram and Adjustment panels when doing image restoration. You can save any combination and arrangement of panels that you want to reuse. Then you can access it in one click with Workspaces. Effectively, using Workspaces enables you to switch between different production tasks (such as image touchup and type work) with ease. Plus, it is a way to customize the application and make it feel more welcoming to your way of working. Try it out. 1. Open the windows you need and arrange them into the desired positions. 2. To save the current workspace layout, click the Workspace switcher and choose Save Workspace. 3. Enter a unique name for the workspace and click OK. To activate a workspace, choose it from the Workspace switcher in the Application bar. To update a workspace, resave it with the same name. To delete a workspace, click the Workspace switcher and choose Delete Workspace.
Character While Photoshop began its life as an image editor (essentially a digital darkroom), it has greatly evolved over the years to also include a powerful text tool. Many people start and fi nish their entire designs inside Photoshop. These designs include advertisements, posters, packaging, and DVD menus.
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