Photoshop CS2 question (an annoyance...)

elven

It seems that the status bar is now on the actual image window rather than the app window and I can't find out where to switch it off... anyone know?

Oh, and while I'm here, any ideas why ctrl+alt+z no longer does a step backwards? It used to work

Karoma

elven wrote:

Oh, and while I'm here, any ideas why ctrl+alt+z no longer does a step backwards? It used to work

Edit menu -> Keyboard Shortcuts and re-map ctrl + alt + del to Step Backward (under Edit)


As for the other, provide a screenshot (and the exact version number of photoshop cs2)?

You could try Reseting: Windows -> Workspace -> ...

elven

Why thank you, for you prompt reply

And I've attached a screenshot, too...

alleepally

So what exactly is wrong with the ringed area in the photo you've shown? Don't see anything wrong with that...

elven

I used to just have the scroll bar, and if I was viewing it full size there would just be the window handle and that was it. I don't want to know how big the file is... if I do want to know, I'll look in the properties

My monitor space is at a premium, and I'm a minimalist kind of girl.

masteroftherealm

elven wrote:

Why thank you, for you prompt reply

And I've attached a screenshot, too...

Hmm u want to remove it or change what it displays?

Karoma

Click the > beside it and choose what you want shown there. It's normal. It's not taking up extra space. oO

Otherwise, reset to or minimalist workspace and try reset menus if needed.

elven

I don't want anything shown there... I want a full width scroll bar, or a plain window handle, like I had in CS. It's taking up space, and it's distracting Maybe I'm just too fussy.

Roen

I think that that's normal, have you just upgraded to CS2?

elven

yep. I was hoping it was optional.

5uspect

you get used to it, anyway you shouldn't need the scroll bars really, just hold the space bar to quickly switch to the hand tool. then click and drag your image

311

just while everyone is in CS2 mode. Alright if i ask a question about Cs2 elven??

elven

Of course!!!!

311

thanks,it's basically the fact that the effects you guys talk about ,
I can't find any of them on the photoshop elements i have.
One been the effect you were telling me about ,unsharp mask (i think).

Is this because it's elements ,or is there a special menu or something.

Thanks.

elven

I think in elements you don't have curves, or possibly even levels. USM is found in the filters menu, under 'sharpen' if it's going to be anywhere. But I thought you had CS2?

311

could only afford elements ,god knows how much for cs2 .
I'll have a look for usm and the levels and stuff, I really only bought elements for opening raw and cropping etc. But now it's different.

Thanks,
Brian.

5uspect

GIMP is a good but more importantly free alternative to Photoshop

Karoma

I'm sorry but I have no idea where to find anything in PS Elements anymore. I haven't used it in years.

Google will help to some extent:
http://www.arraich.com/elements/pse_translation1.htm
http://www.arraich.com/elements/ref/aatoolbar.htm

311

Thanks for all that ,I found unsharp mask elven.
I think elements is grand as long as there is not too much missing.
I'm still getting through the books on exposure and lighting ,I can't believe I understand what they are talking about so easily.
I'm hoping I can start using photoshop along with the books.

Brian.

masteroftherealm

elven wrote:

I don't want anything shown there... I want a full width scroll bar, or a plain window handle, like I had in CS. It's taking up space, and it's distracting Maybe I'm just too fussy.

Yes you are fussy!