Adobe photoshop cs2 Manual De Usuario
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ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS2
User Guide
To change the unit of measurement
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Do one of the following:
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Double-click a ruler.
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(Windows) Choose Edit > Preferences > Units & Rulers, or right-click the ruler and then choose a new unit from
the context menu.
the context menu.
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(Mac OS) Choose Photoshop > Preferences > Units & Rulers, or Control-click the ruler and then choose a new
unit from the context menu.
unit from the context menu.
2
For Rulers, choose a unit of measurement.
Note: Changing the units on the Info palette automatically changes the units on the rulers.
3
For Point/Pica Size, choose from the following options:
PostScript (72 points per inch)
Sets a unit size compatible for printing to a PostScript device.
Traditional
Uses 72.27 points per inch, as traditionally used in printing.
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Click OK.
To specify columns for an image
Columns help you position images or elements precisely. The New, Image Size, and Canvas Size commands let you
specify image width in terms of columns. Using columns is convenient when you plan to import an image into a
page-layout program, such as Adobe InDesign®, and you want the image to fit exactly within a certain number of
columns.
specify image width in terms of columns. Using columns is convenient when you plan to import an image into a
page-layout program, such as Adobe InDesign®, and you want the image to fit exactly within a certain number of
columns.
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Choose Edit > Preferences > Units & Rulers (Windows) or Photoshop > Preferences > Units & Rulers (Mac OS).
2
Enter values for Width and Gutter.
About the Measure tool
The Measure tool
helps you position images or elements precisely. The Measure tool calculates the distance
between any two points in the work area. When you measure from one point to another, a nonprinting line is drawn,
and the options bar and Info palette show the following information:
and the options bar and Info palette show the following information:
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The starting location (X and Y)
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The horizontal (W) and vertical (H) distances traveled from the x and y axes
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The angle measured relative to the axis (A)
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The total distance traveled (D1)
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The two distances traveled (D1 and D2), when you use a protractor
All measurements except the angle are calculated in the unit of measure currently set in the Units & Rulers preference
dialog box.
dialog box.
If your document has an existing measuring line, selecting the Measure tool causes it to be displayed.