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Tables of Contents for Photoshop 7 for Windows and Macintosh
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
The Basics
Using the Toolbox
1
1
Toolbox
2
3
Options bar
5
1
The Photoshop screen: Mac OS X
6
2
The Photoshop screen: Windows
7
1
The menus
8
2
The palettes
How to use the palettes
10
1
Create a custom workspace
11
1
Delete any or all custom workspaces
11
5
Color palette
12
1
Swatches palette
13
1
Styles palette
14
1
Navigator palette
14
1
Info palette
15
1
Layers palette
16
4
Channels palette
17
1
Paths palette
18
1
History palette
19
1
Actions palette
19
1
Character palette
20
1
Paragraph palette
20
1
Tool Presets palette
21
1
Brushes palette
22
10
Mini-glossary
23
2
Production techniques
25
2
Photoshop Color
Pixels
27
1
RGB vs. CMYK color
27
1
Channels
28
1
Image modes
29
3
The blending modes
32
5
Color management
37
96
Calibrate your monitor (Mac OS)
38
2
Calibrate your monitor (Windows)
40
2
Choose a predefined color management setting
42
1
Choose individual work space settings
43
2
Customize your color management policies
45
1
Customize your conversion options
46
2
Change or delete a document's color profile
48
1
Convert a document's color profile
49
1
Proof your colors
49
2
Startup
Launch Photoshop (Windows)
51
1
Launch Photoshop (Mac OS)
51
1
Where images come from
52
1
Scanning
52
1
Desktop scanning software basics
53
1
16-bits-per-channel mode
54
1
Scan into Photoshop
55
1
Calculate the proper resolution for a scan or for an existing image
56
1
File storage sizes of scanned images
57
1
Potential gray levels at various output resolutions and screen frequencies
57
1
Using the status bar
58
3
Find out an image's storage size
58
1
Create a new image
59
1
Opening Files
Open an image within Photoshop
60
1
Open the File Browser
61
1
The File Browser panes
61
1
View files in the File Browser
62
1
Open a file or files
63
1
Choose a sorting method for thumbnails
63
1
Create a rank for sorting images
63
1
Rename a file
64
1
Delete a file
64
1
Create a new folder
64
1
Rotate a thumbnail
64
13
Open a Photoshop image from Windows Explorer
65
1
Open a Photoshop image from the Finder (Mac OS)
65
1
Thumbnails
65
1
Open a Kodak Photo CD file
66
2
Open an EPS, PDF, or Illustrator file as a new image
68
1
Pixel paste
69
1
Place an EPS, PDF or Adobe Illustrator image into an existing Photoshop image
70
1
Saving files
Save a new image
71
1
Saving layers, vectors, and effects
72
1
Save an existing image
72
1
Revert to the last-saved version
72
1
Save a new version of an image
73
1
Navigating
Change the zoom level using the Navigator palette
74
1
Change the zoom level using the Zoom tool
75
1
Move an image in its window
76
1
Change the screen display mode
76
1
Display one image in two windows
77
3
Recolor the work canvas
77
1
Ending a work session
Close an image
78
1
Exit/quit Photoshop
78
1
Pixel Basics
Changing dimensions and resolution
Change an image's pixel dimensions for onscreen output
79
1
Change an image's dimensions for print output
80
6
Change an image's resolution
81
1
Resize an image to fit a specific width or height
82
1
Resize an image automatically
83
1
Apply the Unsharp Mask filter
84
2
Changing the Canvas
Change the canvas size
86
15
Crop an image using a marquee
87
1
Specify dimensions and resolution as you crop an image
88
1
Enlarge an image's canvas area using the Crop tool
89
1
Crop an image using the Crop command
90
1
Crop an image using the Trim command
90
1
Flip an image
91
1
Rotate an image by a preset amount
92
1
Rotate an image by specifying a number
92
1
Select
Creating selections
Select an entire layer
93
1
Create a rectangular or elliptical selection
94
1
Create a freeform selection
95
1
Create a polygonal selection
95
1
Select by color (Magic Wand)
96
2
Select using the Magnetic Lasso tool
98
1
Magnetic Lasso tool options bar
99
1
Select by color (Color Range)
100
1
Create a frame selection
101
1
Select a narrow border around a selection
101
7
Working with selections
Deselect a selection
102
1
Reselect the last selection
102
1
Delete a selection
102
1
Move a selection marquee
103
1
Switch the selected and unselected areas
104
1
Hide a selection marquee
104
1
Transform a selection marquee
105
1
Modify a selection marquee via a menu command
105
1
Add to a selection
106
1
Subtract from a selection
106
1
Select the intersection of two selections
106
1
Vignette an image
107
1
Mask a shape using the Extract command
108
12
Compositing
Moving
Move a selection's contents
111
1
Drag-copy a selection
112
1
Align a layer or layers to a selection marquee
112
1
Clipboard basics
113
1
Copying
Copy and paste a selection
114
1
Drag-and-drop a selection between images
115
1
Paste into a selection
116
1
Paste into a smaller image
117
1
Sharpening and blurring
Sharpen or blur edges
118
1
Using rulers and guides
Hide or show rulers
119
1
Change the rulers' zero origin
119
1
Use the Snap feature
120
3
Hide or show the grid
120
1
Create a guide
121
1
Place a guide at a specified location
121
1
Remove guides
121
1
Use the Measure tool
122
1
Cloning
Clone areas in the same image
123
2
Use the Pattern Stamp tool
125
1
Clone from image to image
126
1
Repair areas using the Healing Brush tool
127
2
Use the Patch tool
129
4
Feather an existing selection
131
1
Defringe a layer
132
1
Smooth a selection
132
1
Layers
Layers basics
133
54
Create a new layer
134
1
Turn a selection into a layer
135
1
Duplicate a layer in the same image
135
1
Hide or show layers
136
1
Flip a layer
137
1
Delete a layer
137
1
Rename a layer
137
44
Transform layers
Transform (scale, rotate, skew, distort, or apply perspective to) a layer by dragging
138
2
Free transform a layer
140
1
Transform a layer by entering numeric values
141
1
Managing layers
Restack a layer
142
1
Convert the Background into a layer
143
1
Convert a layer into the Background
143
1
Move a layer
144
1
Create a layer set
145
1
Lock a layer
145
1
Create a Fill layer
146
1
Tools and layers
147
1
Lock transparent pixels
147
1
Use all layers
148
1
Copy layers
Save a copy of a layer in a new file
148
1
Drag-and-drop a layer to another image (Layers palette)
149
1
Drag-and-drop a layer to another image (Move tool)
150
1
Copy and paste only the visible part of a layer to another image
151
1
Merge or flatten layers
Merge two layers together
152
1
Merge multiple layers
153
1
Flatten layers
154
1
History
Using the History palette
Linear and non-linear
155
1
Clearing the palette
156
1
Revert to a prior history state
157
1
Duplicate a state
157
1
Delete a state
157
1
Using snapshots
Create a snapshot of a history state
158
1
Make a snapshot become the latest state
159
1
Delete a snapshot
159
1
Create a new document from a history state or snapshot
159
1
Restoring and erasing
Use the History Brush tool
160
1
Fill a selection or a layer with a history state
161
1
Use the Art History Brush tool
162
2
Erase to history
164
1
Adjustments
Adjustment basics
165
1
Adjustment layers
Create an adjustment layer
166
1
Modify an adjustment layer
166
1
Choose blending options for an adjustment layer (or any layer)
167
1
Choose a different command for an existing adjustment layer
168
1
Merge an adjustment layer
168
1
Ways to use adjustment layers
169
1
Adjustment commands
Adjust an image using Auto Contrast
170
1
Equalize a layer
170
1
Invert lights and darks
171
1
Make a layer high contrast
171
1
Posterize
172
1
Adjust brightness and contrast (Brightness/Contrast)
173
1
Adjust brightness and contrast using Levels
174
1
Screen back a layer
175
1
Lighten using the Dodge tool or darken using the Burn tool
176
1
Restrict an adjustment layer's effect using a mask
177
1
Make a layer grayscale using the Channel Mixer
178
1
Choose Colors
Foreground and Background colors
179
1
Choose a color using the Color Picker
180
1
Choose a custom color
181
2
Choose a color using the Color palette
182
1
Swatches palette
Choose a color from the Swatches palette
183
1
Add a color to the Swatches palette
183
1
Rename a swatch
183
1
Delete a color from the Swatches palette
183
1
Save an edited swatches library
184
1
Replace or append a Swatches library
184
3
Load a Swatches library
184
1
Choose a color from an image using the Eyedropper
185
1
Copy a color as a hexadecimal value
186
1
Recolor
Adjustment basics
187
220
Fill a selection or a layer with a color, a pattern, or imagery
189
2
Apply a stroke to a selection or a layer
191
1
Adjust a color image using Hue/Saturation
192
2
Place color samplers on an image
194
1
Move a color sampler
195
1
Using the Info palette with the Color Sampler tool
195
1
Remove a color sampler
195
1
Replace colors
196
1
Convert a layer or the Background to grayscale
197
1
Colorize or color correct using Color Balance
198
1
Adjust color using thumbnail Variations
199
1
Saturate or desaturate colors using the Sponge tool
200
1
Heighten color or silhouette color areas on black
201
1
Levels and Curves
Adjust individual color channels using Levels
202
1
Apply Auto Color Correction options
203
8
Adjust color or values using the Curves command
204
2
Convert a color layer to grayscale and selectively restore its color
206
1
Spot color channels
Create a spot color channel
207
1
Paint on a spot color channel
208
1
Spot color channel basics
208
1
Printing spot color channels
209
1
Convert an alpha channel into a spot color channel
210
1
Paint
Brush tool
Use the Brush tool
211
1
Temporarily change the diameter of a brush preset
212
1
Brushes palette
Use the Brushes palette
213
1
Edit a brush preset
214
4
Choose Variation options
218
2
Save brush presets in a new library
220
1
Load a brush library
221
1
Restore the default brushes
221
1
Customizing brushes
Make a brush into a tool preset
222
1
Save the tool presets to a library
222
1
Create a new brush based on an existing brush
223
1
Create a brush from an image
223
1
Delete a brush
224
19
Other painting tools
Smudge colors
225
1
Fill an area using the Paint Bucket
226
1
Erase part of a layer
227
1
Use the Background Eraser tool
228
2
Use the Magic Eraser tool
230
1
Auto erase
231
1
Apply tints to a grayscale image
232
1
Gradients
Apply a gradient as a fill layer
233
2
Apply a gradient using the Gradient tool
235
1
Create or edit a gradient preset
236
2
Save the current gradients to a file
238
1
Use alternate gradient libraries
238
1
Restore the default gradients
239
1
Change the opacity of gradient colors
239
1
Create a multicolor wash
240
1
Apply a gradient map to a layer
241
2
More Layers
Layer opacity
Change a layer's opacity or fill
243
17
Layer effects
Applying layer effects
244
1
Remove an individual layer effect
245
1
Apply the Drop Shadow or Inner Shadow effect
246
1
Transform a Drop Shadow effect
247
1
Create a drop shadow without using an effect
248
1
Apply an Outer or Inner Glow effect
248
2
Apply the Bevel or Emboss effect
250
2
Change the profile of a contour
252
1
Apply the Satin effect
253
1
Apply the Color Overlay effect
254
1
Apply the Gradient Overlay effect
254
1
Apply the Pattern Overlay effect
255
1
Apply a Stroke effect
256
1
Other effects commands
257
2
Blending layers
The layer blending modes
259
1
Fine-tune the blending between two layers
260
35
Choose a knockout option for a layer
263
2
Blend a modified layer with the original layer
265
1
Layer masks
Create a layer mask
266
1
Reshape a layer mask
267
1
Move layer pixels or a layer mask independently
268
1
Duplicate a layer mask
268
1
Choose layer mask display options
268
1
Fill type with imagery using a layer mask
269
1
Temporarily deactivate a layer mask
270
1
Apply or discard the effects of a layer mask
270
1
Clipping groups
Create a clipping group of layers
271
1
Remove a layer from a clipping group
272
1
Ungroup an entire clipping group
272
1
Linking layers
Link layers (and move them as a unit)
273
1
Align two or more linked layers
273
1
Align the pixel edge of a layer with a selection
274
1
Distribute three or more linked layers
274
1
Masks
Chapter overview
275
1
Alpha channels
Save a selection to a channel using the current options settings
276
1
Save a selection to a channel and choose options
276
1
Display a channel selection
277
1
Load a channel selection onto an image using the current options
277
1
Load a channel selection onto an image and choose options
277
1
Save Selection Operations
278
1
Load Selection Operations
278
1
Choose channel options
279
1
Delete a channel
279
1
Duplicate a channel
279
1
Reshape an alpha channel mask
280
1
Quick Masks
Reshape a selection using Quick Mask mode
281
1
Create a Quick Mask without using a selection
282
1
Choose Quick Mask options
282
1
Paths/Shapes
Chapter overview
283
1
Creating paths
Convert a selection into a path
284
1
Draw a path using the Pen tool
285
1
Draw a magnetic Freeform Pen path
286
1
The Freeform Pen Options pop-up palette
287
1
Draw a path using the Freeform Pen
288
1
Working with paths
Move a path
288
1
Add to an existing, open path
289
1
Transform an entire path
289
1
Transform points on a path
289
1
Copy a path in the same image
290
1
Drag-and-drop a path to another image
290
1
Save a work path
290
1
Display a path
291
1
Hide a path
291
1
Select anchor points on a path
291
1
Reshape a path
292
1
Delete a path
293
1
Deselect a path
294
1
Convert a path into a selection
294
1
Stroke a path
295
1
Fill a path
296
2
Export a path to Illustrator or FreeHand
297
1
Vector masks
Create a vector mask
298
6
Combine paths
299
1
Reshape a vector mask
299
1
Reposition a vector mask
300
1
Duplicate a vector mask
300
1
Deactivate a vector mask
300
1
Reverse the visible and hidden areas in a vector mask
301
1
Discard a vector mask
301
1
Convert a layer mask into a vector mask
302
1
Create an adjustment layer that uses a vector mask
302
1
Create a vector mask from type
302
2
Shapes
Create a shape layer
304
8
Create a work path using a shape tool
306
1
Create a geometric, rasterized pixel area
307
1
Choose geometric options for a shape tool
308
1
Reposition a shape layer's vector mask
308
1
Transform a shape layer
309
1
Modify the contour of an existing shape layer
309
1
Deactivate a shape layer's vector mask
309
1
Paste a path object from Illustrator into Photoshop as a shape layer
310
1
Use the pathfinder options to add or subtract shapes from each other
310
1
Add a shape to the custom shape picker
311
1
Change the fill contents of a shape layer
311
1
Rasterize a shape layer
312
2
Type
Creating type
Different kinds of type
313
1
Create an editable type layer
314
6
Editing text
Select all or some characters on a type layer
316
1
Scale type by entering a value
317
1
Scale type by dragging
317
1
Adjust the spacing between (kern) a pair of characters
318
1
Adjust the spacing for (track) a series of characters
318
1
Adjust leading in horizontal type
319
1
Shift selected characters above or below the normal baseline
320
1
Style type using the Character palette
320
1
Change type orientation
321
16
Paragraph settings
Set paragraph alignment and justification
322
1
Adjust paragraph indents and spacing
323
1
Fine-tune paragraph settings
324
1
Special effects with type
Transform a type bounding box and the type inside it
325
1
Transform a type bounding box, but not the type
325
1
Warp type on an editable layer
326
1
Move a type layer
327
1
Rasterize type into pixels
327
1
Screen back an image behind type
328
1
Screen back type
329
1
Fill type with imagery using Paste Into
330
1
Fill type with imagery using a clipping group of layers
331
1
Create fading type
332
1
Apply layer effects to semi-transparent type
332
1
Stroke a type layer
333
1
Create a type selection
333
1
Move a type selection
334
1
Create type in a spot channel
335
1
Edit type in a spot channel
335
1
Create a type mask for an adjustment layer
336
1
Word processing
Find and replace text
337
1
Check spelling
338
2
Filters
Filter basics
How filters are applied
339
1
Using a filter dialog box
340
23
Lessening a filter's overall effect
340
1
Restricting the area a filter affects
341
1
Making filter effects look less artificial
342
1
Maximizing a filter's effect
342
1
Texture mapping using a filter
342
1
All the filters illustrated
Artistic filters
343
2
Blur filters
345
1
Brush Strokes filters
346
1
Distort filters
347
1
Noise filters
348
1
Pixelate filters
349
1
Render filters
350
1
Sharpen filters
350
1
Sketch filters
351
2
Stylize filters
353
1
Texture filters
354
1
A few filter exercises
Create a wrinkled edge
355
1
Take the easy way out
355
1
Apply a texture using a layer mask
356
1
Turn a photograph into a painting or a drawing
357
1
Our watercolor filter
357
1
Apply the Mosaic filter using graduated values
358
1
Motion blur part of an image
359
1
Cast a light on an image
360
3
Pattern Maker
Generate a pattern
363
3
Navigate through tiles
366
1
Delete a tile
366
1
Save a tile as a preset pattern
366
1
Liquify
Distort an image using the Liquify command
367
3
Display the mesh using View Options controls
370
4
Remove all distortion from the preview image
371
1
Return all unfrozen areas to their initial state
371
1
Return individual unfrozen areas to their initial state
371
1
Extend distortions from frozen areas into unfrozen areas
372
1
Automate
Chapter overview
373
1
Actions
Create a new actions set
374
1
Record an action
374
14
Insert a stop in an action
375
1
Insert a menu item in an action
376
1
Insert a path in an action
377
1
Exclude or include a command from playback
378
1
Play back an action on an image
378
1
Replay an action on a batch of images
379
1
Choose batch naming options
380
1
Create a droplet from an action
381
1
Add commands to an action
382
1
Delete a command from an action
382
1
Activate/deactivate a modal control in an action
383
1
Change the order of commands
383
1
Rerecord an entire action using different dialog box settings
384
1
Rerecord a single command in an action
384
1
Duplicate an action
384
1
Delete an entire action
384
1
Save an actions set to a file
385
1
Load an additional actions set onto the Actions palette
385
1
Replace the current actions set with a different actions set
385
1
Run one action in another action
386
1
Other Automate commands
Perform a conditional image mode change
387
1
Create a contact sheet
388
2
Fit image to width and/or height dimensions
389
1
Convert a multi-page PDF to Photoshop format
390
1
Create a picture package
391
1
Create a Web gallery
392
3
Preferences
Reset all the preferences to their default values
395
1
Memory & Image Cache Preferences
395
1
General Preferences
396
2
File Handling Preferences
398
3
Display & Cursors Preferences
399
1
Transparency & Gamut Preferences
400
1
Units & Rulers Preferences
401
1
Guides, Grid, & Slices Preferences
402
1
Plug-ins & Scratch Disks Preferences
403
1
Use the Preset Manager
404
1
Reset or replace a preset
405
1
Save a subset of items in their own library
405
2
Save an item in a new preset library from a palette or picker
406
1
Print
Printing from Photoshop
407
26
Choose a paper size and orientation
408
1
Print using the basic Print command
409
1
Print using the Print with Preview command
410
8
Print using color management
412
4
Apply trapping
416
1
Prepare a file for an IRTS or dye sublimation printer, or an imagesetter
417
1
Preparing files for other applications
Photoshop to QuarkXPress
418
1
Photoshop to InDesign
418
1
Photoshop to After Effects
418
1
Photoshop to Illustrator
419
14
Photoshop to CorelDRAW 10
420
1
Save an image as an EPS
421
2
Save an image as a DCS 2.0
423
1
Save an image as a TIFF
424
1
Save an RGB image as a BMP or PICT
425
1
Producing duotones
Produce a duotone
426
1
Print a grayscale image using a Pantone tint
427
1
Color reproduction basics
Enter custom CMYK settings
428
1
Save a Color Setting preset incorporating your custom CMYK settings
429
1
Create a custom proof setup
430
1
Correct out-of-gamut colors
431
1
Color correction: a first glance
432
1
Web/ImageReady
The basis
433
50
Image size
435
1
Compression
436
1
GIF
437
1
Color depth
438
1
JPEG
438
1
PNG-8 and PNG-24
439
1
Dithering
440
1
Anti-aliasing
441
1
The ImageReady toolbox
442
1
Optimize an image in the GIF or PNG-8 format
443
3
Create a master palette for optimized images in ImageReady
446
1
Apply a master palette to an image
447
1
Use weighted optimization
447
1
Use the ImageReady previews
448
1
Jump To
448
1
Quick-optimize
449
1
Create and apply a droplet
449
1
Optimize an image in the JPEG or PNG-24 format
450
2
Make flat-color areas Web-safe
452
22
Preview potential browser dither in an optimized image
453
1
Controlling dithering
453
1
Preview Windows and Mac gamma values
454
1
Change the gamma for an optimized file
454
1
Preview an optimized image in a browser on your system
455
1
Save a file in ImageReady
456
1
Save an optimized file in ImageReady
456
1
Update an existing HTML file
457
1
Change a Web page title or embed copyright information
458
1
Enter type in ImageReady
459
1
Tips for creating online type
459
2
Slicing
Slice an image using a command
461
1
Slice an image manually
462
1
Create a layer based slice
463
1
Convert an auto slice or a layer based slice into a user slice
463
1
Delete slices
463
1
Resize user slices
464
1
Slice an image into multiple links
465
1
Change the stacking position of a slice
466
1
Align user slices along a common edge
466
1
Evenly distribute user slices along a common axis
467
1
Create a layer-based image map
467
1
Create a tool-based image map
468
1
Change an image map from layer based to tool based
469
1
Hide/show image maps
469
1
Select an image map
470
1
Delete an image map
470
1
Align tool-based image maps along a common edge
470
1
Evenly distribute tool-based image maps along a common axis
470
1
Optimize an individual slice
471
1
Copy optimization settings from one slice to another
471
1
Link slices
472
1
Unlink slices
472
1
Attach an Alt tag to a slice or to an entire image
473
1
Rollovers
Create a rollover for a slice
474
4
Create a rollover using a layer effect
477
1
Create a layer-based rollover
478
1
Use the Match command to apply attributes from the current layer
478
1
Use the Unify buttons to apply changes from the active layer
479
3
Preview a rollover in ImageReady
480
1
Preview a rollover in a Web browser
480
1
Create a secondary rollover
481
1
Create a button for a Web page
482
1
GIF animations
483
20
Move layer imagery across an image via animation
484
2
Make imagery fade in or out
486
1
Remove frames from an animation
486
1
Choose options for animation playback
486
1
Preview an animation
487
1
Create a rocking animation
488
1
Edit an animation
489
1
Make an existing animation reverse itself to the first frame
489
1
Apply a second animation effect to an existing animation
490
1
Make a rollover trigger an animation sequence
491
12
Create a warped type animation
492
1
Remove or adjust warped type
493
1
Save a GIF animation
493
1
Optimize an animation
494
1
Ways to slim an animation down
494
1
Layer effects
Apply layer effects in ImageReady
495
1
Remove a layer effect
496
1
Other layer features in ImageReady
496
1
Apply a style to a layer
497
1
Preserve a layer effect as a style
498
1
Background tiling
Create a tile for an HTML background
499
1
Preview an image as a tiled background
500
1
Attach an HTML tile file as a background for an image
501
1
Remove an HTML tile background or solid color from an image
501
1
Use Photoshop's Save for Web dialog box
502
1
Appendix A: Keyboard shortcuts
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Index
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