Basic Navigation in Adobe Photoshop

When you open Photoshop, if your interface doesn't match the one shown, you can adjust it through: Windows > Workspace > Essentials (Default).
If it still doesn't match, you can reset your workspace by going to Windows > Workspace > Reset Essentials.
The top area is called the menu bar. It contains menus such as File, Edit, and Image.
The properties bar changes based on the selected tool or the selected item on the interface. It shows the functionalities of the selected tools.
Panels are individual windows containing specific functionalities (e.g., Color panel, Layers panel).
The left-hand side contains the toolbar, which holds various tools for editing and creating.

File Menu: Allows creating new projects (File > New). A new project opens in a new tab.
The File menu also includes options like Save, Save As, and Save a Copy, the latter being used to save a different version of your project.
Edit Menu: Contains various editing options to be explored throughout the course.

The Properties panel displays properties for the selected tool or the overall workspace.
When nothing is selected, it shows properties of the artboard: Dimensions, resolution, color mode, etc.
You can adjust the size of the panels by clicking and dragging the panel dividers when the arrow icon appears.
The properties panel shows the dimensions of the workspace. For example, 2,400 pixels by 2,400 pixels.
Linking width and height allows for even adjustments. There is also an option to unlink them.
Resolution is typically set to 300 pixels per inch.
Orientation can be switched between Portrait and Landscape.
Color mode and color depth are also displayed.
The ruler can be toggled using $Ctrl + R$ . You can change the ruler units (e.g., pixels, inches).

Each element (Color, Swatches, Gradients, Patterns, Layers, Channels) is a panel.
Panels contain functionalities for performing different tasks.
Layers Panel: Used for managing layers (more on this later).
You can activate or deactivate panels via the Windows menu. Checked panels are visible.
For example, toggling the Character panel opens or closes text-related functionalities.

The toolbar (or toolbox) contains various tools like the selection tool, move tool, and artboard tool.
There are numerous tools with a wide range of functionalities to learn throughout the course.

Holding the Space bar activates the hand tool, allowing you to pan around the canvas by clicking and dragging with the mouse.
Zooming: Hold down the Alt key (or Option key on Mac) and use the mouse wheel to zoom in and out.
Bringing Project into Frame: Press $Ctrl + 0$ to bring the entire project into view.
Scrolling: Use the mouse wheel to scroll vertically. Hold $Ctrl$ and use the mouse wheel to scroll horizontally.

If the interface is disorganized, go to Windows > Workspace > Reset Essentials to restore the default layout.