Note before we begin: I'll occasionally write in this following format - Tool(Shortcut key) or Function(Shortcut keys). Just put a comment if you're not comfortable with this. So shall we start? ^^;
We've learned about on how to use the Navigation palettes, different ways to Zoom In and Out of the active window, move images between documents and how Info palette works. Today we'll look on rulers.
Ruler plays an important role in a design. Ruler guides help you correctly align image design elements. As a matter of fact, if you're working on a CRT monitor, chances are you can be deceived by the horizontal and vertical. So by using ruler guides, you give access to precise alignment systems. To use Ruler guides, the ruler bars must first be visible. How? Go to View menu and then click Rulers (Ctrl+R).
Change Ruler Options
Step 1. Go to Edit menu then Preferences then go to Units and Rulers.
Step 2. Select Ruler measurements and Type from the available options.
Step 3. Click OK.
Tip #13: You can choose what type of pica/point size to use. The Postscript (72 points/inch) and the Traditional (72.27 points/inch). Postscript is more widely used, therefore Photoshop defaults to this option.
Using Ruler Guides
Step 1. Place your mouse cursor at the vertical or the horizontal Ruler bar. Now click and drag into the document.
Step 2. Return to the Ruler bar and continue to drag until you have all your guides set properly.
Step 3. Click the View menu and then click Lock Guides to lock the existing guides in place, or click Clear Guides to remove all guides.
Step 4. Click the Move tool(V) on the toolbox to drag existing guides to a new position. (Make sure you don't lock the guides.)
Step 5. Click Edit then go to Preferences. Select Guides, Grid and Slices to modify the color and form of the guides.
Tip #14: There's another way to remove guides but one at a time. First, make sure that Lock Guides isn't selected, and then click the Move tool. Drag the existing guide you want to remove back to the corresponding Ruler bar.
Creating Notes
Notes can be found everywhere - around your cubicle, stuck at your refrigerators, bulletin boards and even your computer monitor (gotcha!!). When you work with Photoshop, the ability to save notes can help you remember an important part of the design, or they can instruct another designer about the how's and why's of your document. Let's create a sample note after the jump.
Step 1. Select the Notes tool(N) on the toolbox.
Step 2. Click on the active document to create a blank note.
Step 3. Enter the text for your note.
Step 4. Click the close button. As simple as that.
Tip #15: You can save time by double clicking the note icon to open and close a note. Plus you can also right-click the note icon or access a shortcut menu with note commands.
Tip #16: You can also change the Author, Font, and even the default color of a Note. Here how you do it: Select a note, go to the Options bar to create a personalized note style; however, if the font you choose is not available on the computer, a default font will be substituted.
Creating an Audio Annotation
In addition to text notes, Photoshop gives you the ability to create audio notes. To create an audio note, your computer must have the ability to record sound. Aside from being able to communicate clearly, audio annotations give a sense of emotion or urgency, that sometimes can't be communicated a written note.
How to create an Audio Annotation
Step 1. Click and hold the Notes tool on the toolbox and then click the Audio Annotation tool. (Alternative: hold Shift key then press N to switch options)
Step 2. Click on the active document to access the Audio Annotation dialog box.
Step 3. Click Start to begin recording.
Step 4. Click Stop to end recording.
Step 5. Double-click on the Audio Annotation button to play the new message.
Tip #17: You can delete an audio annotation by simply clicking the speaker symbol, and then press Backspace key.
That's all I have to share regarding on how to Navigate inside Photoshop. Next week, I'll teach you how to master the art of selection. :)
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