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Tutorials to help you use the various tools and features in the Adobe Photoshop image editing application.

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How to Convert a Word Template to a PSD: A Step-by-Step Guide

February 2, 2024 by Matthew Burleigh

Converting a Word template to a PSD (Photoshop Document) isn’t as hard as it sounds. You’ll need access to both Microsoft Word and Adobe Photoshop. …

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How to Wrap Words in Photoshop: A Step-by-Step Guide

February 2, 2024 by Matthew Burleigh

Wrapping words in Photoshop isn’t as complex as it may seem. In less than a few clicks and tweaks, you can have your text following …

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Change the Photoshop CS5 Background Screen Color

October 3, 2023October 3, 2023 by Matthew Burleigh

You can adjust the color of the Photoshop Cs5 background screen by clicking Edit > Preferences > Interface. Next, click Standard Screen Mode and choose …

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Categories Programs Tags Adobe Photoshop How-To Guides, Background
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How to Flip Layer in Photoshop (An Easy 3 Step Guide)

June 29, 2023May 12, 2023 by Matthew Burleigh

You can flip a layer in a Photoshop image by opening the image, selecting the layer, clicking Edit at the top of the window, then …

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Photoshop Resize Layer Guide

June 15, 2023May 11, 2023 by Matthew Burleigh

You can resize a layer in Photoshop by opening your image, selecting the layer, clicking the Edit tab, choosing Transform, then Scale, resizing the layer, …

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How To Create a Good Product Picture Quickly

May 31, 2023February 10, 2023 by Matthew Burleigh

Getting a good picture of a product that you want to sell is one of the most useful marketing actions you can take. But hiring …

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Categories Programs Tags Adobe Photoshop How-To Guides, Pictures
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How to Merge Layers in Photoshop CS5

July 17, 2023January 31, 2023 by Matthew Burleigh

Adobe Photoshop has many controls and features that let you work on individual layers in your images. This separation lets you format or adjust different …

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Categories Programs Tags Adobe Photoshop How-To Guides, Layers
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How to Automate the Same Change to Multiple Images in Photoshop CS 5.5

July 26, 2023January 20, 2023 by Matthew Burleigh

Performing the same Photoshop task over and over again can be very annoying, particularly if it’s a simple task, such as rotating an image. This …

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Categories Programs Tags Adobe Photoshop How-To Guides, Utilities
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Adobe Photoshop – Change Ruler to Pixels from Inches

June 19, 2023January 12, 2023 by Matthew Burleigh

When you print documents in applications like Microsoft Word or Excel, it’s beneficial to know exactly how big some of the elements on your pages …

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Categories Programs Tags Adobe Photoshop How-To Guides, Rulers
how to convert a text layer to an image in photoshop cs5

How to Convert a Text Layer to an Image in Photoshop CS5

July 28, 2023January 12, 2023 by Matthew Burleigh

While you can spend a lot of time getting an image just right in Photoshop, that image can change dramatically when you send it to …

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How to Make Text Bigger in Photoshop CS5

July 12, 2023December 4, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

Some of the images that you create in Adobe Photoshop are going to have a very high resolution. When you add text to these images, …

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How to Crop Many Pictures at Once in Photoshop

July 3, 2023November 28, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

Finding ways to save time is helpful when you are doing something for work or school, and you need to do that thing a lot. …

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How to Remove Text from a Picture in Photoshop CS5

July 8, 2023November 25, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

A picture with an element that you don’t want can be problematic. You might even consider recreating the image if it’s possible, but if you …

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Categories Programs Tags Adobe Photoshop How-To Guides, Utilities
How to Draw a Straight Line in Adobe Photoshop

How to Draw a Straight Line in Adobe Photoshop

July 20, 2023November 9, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

There are a lot of hidden keyboard shortcuts and tricks that let you do some of the things that you want to do in Photoshop. …

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Categories Programs Tags Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Photoshop How-To Guides, Utilities
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How to Outline a Selection in Photoshop CS5

July 11, 2023November 9, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

If it seems like part of your image is missing something, or if you have an object or drawing on the canvas that needs to …

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Categories Programs Tags Adobe Photoshop How-To Guides, Selections
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How to Move a Text Layer in Photoshop CS5

June 30, 2023November 9, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

When you add new content to an image file in Adobe Photoshop, that new content is, ideally, on its own layer. By separating image elements …

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Categories Programs Tags Adobe Photoshop CS5, Adobe Photoshop How-To Guides, Layers
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How to Make a Transparent Background in Photoshop CS5

August 1, 2023August 5, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

When an image or picture that you are working with in Adobe Photoshop includes elements on separate layers, then you will likely need to work …

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Categories Programs Tags Adobe Photoshop How-To Guides, Transparency
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Photoshop Rounded Rectangle – How to Make One in Photoshop CS5

July 20, 2023July 5, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

While you might have already familiarized yourself with some of the different shape tools in Adobe Photoshop, you might have run into some trouble if …

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How to Unlock Background Layer in Photoshop CS6

June 5, 2023July 1, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

If you’ve tried to edit a layer in your image but the option you wanted to use was grayed out, or you weren’t able to …

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Categories Programs Tags Adobe Photoshop How-To Guides, Layers
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How to Create a Keyboard Shortcut to Rotate Images in Photoshop CS5

June 20, 2023July 1, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

Once you start experimenting with the different keyboard shortcuts in Photoshop, especially for the actions that you perform regularly, it can really improve your experience …

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Categories Programs Tags Adobe Photoshop CS5, Adobe Photoshop How-To Guides, Orientation
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How to Bring a Layer to the Top in Photoshop CS5

June 5, 2023July 1, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

When you use layers ot organize the various elements of your image it makes it much easier to apply effects to just part of an …

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how to change text font in photoshop cs5

How to Change Font in Photoshop CS5

June 30, 2023April 5, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

When you add text to an image you may have an idea in your head about how you want it to look. But as you …

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How to Change Canvas Size – Photoshop CS5

July 3, 2023April 1, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

If you create an image from scratch in Photoshop CS5 then you are able to set the original dimensions of that image. If you know …

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How to Save All Open Images in Photoshop CS5

June 29, 2023March 29, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

If you have spent a lot of time creating and editing image files in Photoshop, then being sure to save them can eliminate a lot …

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Categories Programs Tags Adobe Photoshop How-To Guides, Pictures
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How to Reset Workspace in Photoshop CS5

June 30, 2023February 28, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

Once you start moving things around in Photoshop you can really get caught up in customizing the layout of the application. But it’s pretty easy …

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Categories Programs Tags Adobe Photoshop How-To Guides, Views
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How to Rotate a Single Layer 90 Degrees in Photoshop CS5

June 29, 2023February 23, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

If you have ever tried to rotate a rectangle in Photoshop then you may have encountered trouble in doing so. Adobe Photoshop shapes and image …

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How to Make a Background White in Photoshop CS5

June 7, 2023February 21, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

There are a lot of different tools in Adobe Photoshop, and even very experienced users won’t touch a lot of them. This means that there …

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Categories Programs Tags Adobe Photoshop How-To Guides, Background
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How to Rotate Layers in Photoshop CS5

July 17, 2023October 15, 2021 by Matthew Burleigh

One of the most useful elements of Adobe Photoshop CS5 is the ability to separate your designs into layers. This allows you to separate specific …

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How to Rename a Layer in Photoshop CS5

July 20, 2023April 6, 2021 by Matthew Burleigh

When you use Adobe Photoshop for basic image editing then you may only need to deal with a couple of layers. But more complex images …

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How to Center a Layer in Photoshop CS5

June 3, 2023April 2, 2021 by Matthew Burleigh

There are many adjustments that you can make to an image in Photoshop. Some of these adjustments need to be done manually, while others can …

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How to Link Two Layers in Photoshop CS5

June 21, 2023April 2, 2021 by Matthew Burleigh

Layers in Photoshop provide you with the option to segment parts of an image so that you can edit them separately. Your layers are visible …

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How to Change the Color of a Selection in Photoshop CS5

June 30, 2023March 22, 2021 by Matthew Burleigh

If you want to change the color of part of your image, there are several ways that you can do so. You could create a …

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How Do You Add Fonts to Photoshop CS5?

July 12, 2023March 11, 2021 by Matthew Burleigh

If there is a great font that you have found on a site like Google Fonts then you may want to use it in an …

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Categories Programs Tags Adobe Photoshop How-To Guides, Fonts
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How to Create a Speech Bubble in Photoshop CS5

July 1, 2023March 8, 2021 by Matthew Burleigh

A common addition that you might need to make to an image in Photoshop is the addition on some text. You might even need to …

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Categories Programs Tags Adobe Photoshop How-To Guides, Symbols
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How to Fill a Background Layer in Photoshop CS5

July 5, 2023February 25, 2021 by Matthew Burleigh

There are a lot of features in Adobe Photoshop that can make it easier to perform certain tasks. For example, you may be wondering how …

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Categories Programs Tags Adobe Photoshop How-To Guides, Background
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How to Reduce the Size of a JPEG File in Photoshop CS5

July 27, 2023February 23, 2021 by Matthew Burleigh

Managing file sizes when it comes to images is important if your work is going online. Google values site speed when it ranks Web pages, …

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Categories Programs Tags Adobe Photoshop How-To Guides, Files
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How to Rotate Text in Adobe Photoshop CS5

July 8, 2023January 27, 2021 by Matthew Burleigh

Text that you add to an image in Adobe Photoshop is going to be horizontal by default. However, your needs might require it to be …

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How to Draw an Arrow in Photoshop CS5

June 5, 2023January 19, 2021 by Matthew Burleigh

While Photoshop may be thought of as a way to edit existing images, it also has a lot of tools that allow you to create …

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Categories Programs Tags Adobe Photoshop How-To Guides, Arrows
How to Turn Off the Tutorial Pop Ups When Hovering in Photoshop CC

How to Turn Off the Tutorial Pop Ups When Hovering in Photoshop CC

July 3, 2023January 25, 2019 by Matthew Burleigh

Photoshop has so many different tools for editing that even experienced users will occasionally find new things that they don’t know how to work with. …

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Categories Programs Tags Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Photoshop How-To Guides, Display
How to Remove a Tool from the Toolbar in Photoshop CC

How to Remove a Tool from the Toolbar in Photoshop CC

July 18, 2023January 23, 2019 by Matthew Burleigh

If you’ve ever clicked the wrong tool in Photoshop then you aren’t alone. I do this all the time and it can be really frustrating …

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Categories Programs Tags Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Photoshop How-To Guides, Menus
How to Disable Placeholder Text in Photoshop CC

How to Disable Placeholder Text in Photoshop CC

August 1, 2023January 11, 2019 by Matthew Burleigh

The ability to add text to an image in Photoshop is just one of many useful tools that makes Photoshop the ideal choice for creating …

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Categories Programs Tags Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Photoshop How-To Guides, Layers
How to Change the Transparency Grid Color in Photoshop CS5

How to Change the Transparency Grid Color in Photoshop CS5

August 1, 2023January 8, 2019 by Matthew Burleigh

When you work with a lot of images in Photoshop, it’s inevitable that you will either need to create an image where part of it …

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How to Change the Theme in Photoshop CC

How to Change the Theme in Photoshop CC

June 13, 2023December 18, 2018 by Matthew Burleigh

The version of Photoshop available to Creative Cloud subscribers, called Photoshop CC, includes a number of different features that let you customize the interface and …

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How to Disable the Home Screen in Photoshop CC

How to Disable the Home Screen in Photoshop CC

July 25, 2023December 10, 2018 by Matthew Burleigh

The Photoshop CC version of the application includes a number of features and settings that change the way that you use the program. While many …

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Categories Programs Tags Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Photoshop How-To Guides, Home Screen
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How to Make an Image Transparent in Photoshop CS5

June 27, 2023June 21, 2017 by Matthew Burleigh

Do you need an image to be transparent so that you can use it for a project? While some applications that use pictures have the …

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Categories Programs Tags Adobe Photoshop CS5, Adobe Photoshop How-To Guides, Transparency
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How to Copy a Color as HTML in Photoshop CS5

June 17, 2023July 29, 2016 by Matthew Burleigh

Photoshop and Web design often go hand in hand, and one of the most important elements of this coexistence is the ability to accurately represent …

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How to Draw a Border Around Text in Photoshop CS5

June 23, 2023October 9, 2015 by Matthew Burleigh

When the text in your image needs to stand out more from the rest of the image elements, one of the easiest ways to do …

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Categories Programs Tags Adobe Photoshop CS5, Adobe Photoshop How-To Guides, Borders
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How to Hide the Browse in Bridge Option in Photoshop CS5

June 16, 2023May 20, 2015 by Matthew Burleigh

If you have been using Photoshop CS5 for a little while, then you have probably accidentally clicked the Browse in Bridge option instead of Open. …

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How to Exit Full Screen Mode in Photoshop CS5

July 6, 2023May 19, 2015 by Matthew Burleigh

Adobe Photoshop CS5 has a lot of different functions that you can access by pressing combinations of keys on your keyboard. You can even create …

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How to Open a JPG With Photoshop By Default in Windows 7

July 10, 2023February 26, 2015 by Matthew Burleigh

You likely have a lot of programs on your computer that are able to view .jpg files. If you are just looking at them, then …

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Categories Programs Tags Adobe Photoshop CS5, Adobe Photoshop How-To Guides, Defaults, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
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