ADOBE PHOTOSHOP

2023
LESSON 3: BASIC NAVIGATION AND
ZOOMING
OBJECTIVES

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to

navigate the Photoshop canvas and utilize
zooming tools effectively.
KEY CONCEPTS:
• Navigation Tools
• Zooming Techniques
• Pan and Zoom Together
• Overview of the Canvas
NAVIGATION TOOLS
• Hand Tool: Allows you to drag the canvas and navigate to different
areas of the image.
• Navigator Panel: Provides an overview of the entire image and allows
you to navigate quickly by clicking on the preview.
HAND TOOLS
HAND TOOL – Pans over different parts of the
image.

ROTATE VIEW TOOL – Rotates the view of an

image.
NAVIGATOR PANEL
ZOOMING TECHNIQUES
• Zoom Tool: Enables you to zoom in and out of specific areas of the
image.
• Shortcut Keys: Use "Ctrl" + "+" (Command + "+" on Mac) to zoom in
and "Ctrl" + "-" (Command + "-" on Mac) to zoom out. Use "Ctrl" + "0"
(Command + "0" on Mac) to fit the image to the screen.
PAN AND ZOOM TOGETHER
• Use the Hand Tool while holding the "Space" key to pan across the
image while zoomed in.

+ SPACE BAR
OVERVIEW OF THE CANVAS
• Familiarize yourself with the rulers at the top and left of the canvas,
which help in precise measurements and alignment.
• Check the status bar at the bottom to view the current magnification
and position of the cursor.
OVERVIEW OF THE CANVAS
HANDS-ON PRACTICE
• Open an image in Photoshop and practice
using the navigation tools and zooming
techniques.
• Experiment with panning and zooming in and
out to understand how they affect your view
of the image.
HANDS-ON PRACTICE
• Find a detailed image online and practice
zooming in to focus on specific details. Use the
Hand Tool and the Navigator Panel to navigate
through different parts of the image.
NEXT TOPIC: LAYERS AND
LAYER MANAGEMENT
THANK YOU!