Panels in Photoshop

                                                                                      In Photoshop, Panels are floating windows that provide access to various tools, features, and information. They help you to work more efficiently and effectively, allowing you to customize your workspace to suit your needs.

 Here are some of the main panels in Photoshop:

1. Layers Panel

Displays all the layers in your document, allowing you to manage, organise, and edit them.

2. Channels Panel

Displays the individual colour channels (red, green, blue, etc.) of your image, allowing you to edit and manipulate them.

3. Paths Panel

Displays the paths and vector shapes in your document, allowing you to edit and manipulate them.

4. Adjustments Panel

Provides access to various adjustment tools, such as Levels, Curves, and Hue/Saturation.

5. Properties Panel

Displays the properties of the selected layer or object, allowing you to edit and manipulate them.

6. History Panel

Displays a record of all the changes made to your document, allowing you to undo and redo actions.

7. Actions Panel

Provides access to pre-recorded actions, allowing you to automate repetitive tasks.

8. Brushes Panel

Displays the available brushes, allowing you to select, edit, and create custom brushes.

9. Colour Panel

Displays the colour values and allows you to select and edit colours.

10. Info Panel

Displays information about the selected object or layer, such as size, position, and colour values.

11. Navigator Panel

Provides a thumbnail view of your document, allowing you to navigate and zoom.

12. Paragraph Styles Panel

Displays the available paragraph styles, allowing you to select, edit, and create custom styles.

13. Character Styles Panel

Displays the available character styles, allowing you to select, edit, and create custom styles.

14. Layer Comps Panel

Displays the available layer compositions, allowing you to select, edit, and create custom compositions.

15. Scripts Panel

Provides access to scripts, allowing you to automate repetitive tasks.

You can customise the panels to suit your workflow by:

- Docking and undocking panels

- Collapsing and expanding panels

- Rearranging Panels

- Creating custom panel layouts

Panels are an essential part of the Photoshop interface, providing quick access to the tools and features you need to work efficiently.

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