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How do I use Photoshop for the first time?

Last updated on September 23, 2022 @ 7:52 pm

The first time you open Photoshop, you will be asked to sign in with your Adobe ID. After you have signed in, you will be presented with the Welcome screen.

On this screen, you will be able to start working with Photoshop by selecting one of the tutorials from the left column. If you want to explore Photoshop on your own, you can select the Customize and Learn tool from the toolbar and start playing around with the different tools and menus.

Once you have become familiar with the basics of Photoshop, you can start creating your own images and graphics. To start, select the File menu and select New. This will open the New File dialog box, where you can type in the name of the file that you want to create.

After you have created the file, you can insert your image into the file by selecting the File menu and selecting Insert. You can also select an image from your computer by clicking on the Browse button and selecting the image that you want to use.

Once you have inserted the image, you can start positioning it by using the cursor buttons. You can also use the arrow keys to move the image around. You can also use the Shift key to move the image left or right.

To resize the image, select the rulers located on the left and right side of the image and use the mouse to drag the boundaries of the image. You can also use the sizing handles located at the top and bottom of the image to resize it larger or smaller.

PRO TIP: If you are new to Photoshop, we recommend that you start with the tutorials and resources on the Adobe website. There are also many YouTube channels and online forums where you can find helpful information.

After you have positioned and sized the image, you can start adding text and other objects to the image. To add text, select the text box located above the image and use the keyboard to enter the text that you want to appear in the image. You can also use the selection tools located below the text box to select the text that you want to use.

To add other objects to the image, select the object that you want to use and use the mouse to position the object in the image. You can also use the selection tools to select multiple objects.

After you have added the objects that you want to use, you can start saving the image by selecting the File menu and selecting Save. You can also use the keyboard shortcut keys to save the image.

You can also use the File menu and select Export to save the image as a file format that can be used by other programs.

Once you have saved the image, you can close the file by selecting the File menu and selecting Close. You can also use the keyboard shortcut keys to close the file.

The final step in using Photoshop is to print the image. To print the image, select the Print menu and select the appropriate printer that you want to use.

You can also use the File menu and select Print to print the image directly to the printer.

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