ADOBE PHOTOSHOP

2023
LESSON 1: INTERFACE
WHAT IS ADOBE
PHOTOSHOP?

a powerful image editing

software used for graphic
design and photo
manipulation.
THE INTERFACE CONSISTS OF SEVERAL KEY
ELEMENTS THAT WORK TOGETHER TO HELP
YOU PERFORM TASKS EFFICIENTLY:
• Menu Bar: Located at the top, it contains various dropdown
menus with commands for different functions.
• Toolbox: Positioned on the left side, it houses a variety of tools
for editing and creating.
• Panels: On the right side, panels provide access to features like
Layers, History, and more.
• Options Bar: Just below the Menu Bar, it displays context-
sensitive options for the selected tool.
Menu Bar:
Toolbar:
Panels:
Options Bar:
CREATING A NEW DOCUMENT:
• Creating a new document is the first step in many Photoshop projects.
• To create a new document, follow these steps:
• Go to "File" in the Menu Bar.
• Select "New."
• Set the document's properties, including:
• Width and Height: These values determine the dimensions of your canvas.
• Resolution: Higher resolution is best for print, while lower resolution is suitable for web
graphics.
• Color Mode: RGB for web and digital, CMYK for print.
• Click "Create" or "OK" to create the document.
• You can now work on this new canvas.
HANDS-ON PRACTICE:
HANDS ON PRACTICE
• Creating a new document is the first step in many Photoshop projects.
• To create a new document, follow these steps:
• Go to "File" in the Menu Bar.
• Select "."
• Set the document's properties, including:
• Width and Height: These values determine the dimensions of your canvas.
• Resolution: Higher resolution is best for print, while lower resolution is suitable for web
graphics.
• Color Mode: RGB for web and digital, CMYK for print.
• Click "Create" or "OK" to create the document.
• You can now work on this new canvas.
STEP 1: Go to "File" in the Menu Bar.
STEP 2: Select New or Press Ctrl + N
STEP 3: Set the document's properties:
STEP 3: Click "Create" or "OK" to create the document.
HANDS ON PRACTICE

• Create a new document in Photoshop with the following specifications:

• Width: 800 pixels
• Height: 600 pixels
• Resolution: 72 pixels/inch
• Color Mode: RGB
• Save the document with a unique name in a designated folder.
NEXT TOPIC:
UNDERSTANDING BASIC
FILE TYPES AND FORMATS.
THANK YOU!