Toolbar Terms and Concepts

Adobe Photoshop CS3

1. Move tool: used to move images or selected pieces of an image

2. Rectangular marquee tool: used to select or cut different parts of an image

3. Lasso tool: used to select specific parts of an image

4. Quick selection tool: used to select specific parts of an image

5. Crop tool: process of removing portions of an image to create focus

6. Slice tool: allows you to divide an image into smaller sections which fit together like a jigsaw

7. Spot healing brush tool: quickly removes blemishes and imperfections in photos

8. Brush tool: used for painting and adding color to images

9. Clone stamp tool: useful for duplicating objects or removing defects in an image

10.History brush tool: works like undo in Word

11.Eraser tool: used to erase part of an image

12.Gradient tool: creates a gradual blend between multiple colors

13.Blur tool: used to blur an image or a small part of an image

14.Dodge tool: used to modify pictures/images

15.Pen tool: standard pen tool draws with greatest precision

16.Type tool: used to add text to your image

17.Path selection tool: displays all of the anchor points on the selected portion of the image

18.Rectangle tool: used to draw shapes on the images

19.Eyedropper tool: used to select any color from an image just by clicking on it

20.Zoom tool: used to zoom in and out on an image