Adobe Training

How do you make a layer not transparent in Photoshop?

Ken Durso's answer: One way to do it: Create a new layer (it will be transparent). From the Select Menu choose: “Select All” (you will see the “marching ants - - the selection- -around the edge of...

How do you round the edges of an image in InDesign?

Ken Durso's answer: One way to round edges: (technically you will be rounding the edges of the frame of the image, not the image itself). Click on the image, you should then see a yellow square in...

How can I learn the rules of Photoshop very easily?

Ken Durso's answer: I would start with a project that your interested in and try to keep it simple. Then when you’re done with that project try to add something extra to it like a layer effect, or...

How do I turn off Quick Mask Photoshop?

Ken Durso's answer: The “Edit in Quick Mask Mode” icon at the bottom of the Tool Panel is a toggle. Click it once you’ve turned on Quick Mask Mode. Click it again and turn it off. Quick Mask Mode,...

How do I remove BG in Illustrator?

Ken Durso's answer: I assume BG is “background”? If so… If the background graphic is in a separate layer, or sub layer, just look at the Layer Panel find the layer or sub layer that has the backgro...

How can I create thousands of images with code and combinations of transparent identically sized...

Ken Durso's answer: Photoshop has the ability to automate processes, if that’s what you need. They are called “Actions”. Here’s a link that gives you the basics how Actions work, but of course for...

What software programs are similar to Adobe Flash Player?

Ken Durso's answer: Adobe Animate is Adobe’s answer to Flash (the application, not the plug-in). It has the same interface and the same techniques but outputs HTML 5, CSS and Javascript to produce...

How do I move a text box in Photoshop?

Ken Durso's answer: You use the Move Tool to click on the text and drag. If that sounds too simple…and it doesn’t work for you, make sure the “Auto Select” check box option is selected. The Auto...

What is the way to make a perfect circle in Photoshop?

Ken Durso's answer: It seems like a very basic question but it can be tricky: for instance, what type of circle: rastor (pixels) or vector? You can do both in Photoshop but vector is a bit more...

How do I make an image high resolution in InDesign?

Ken Durso's answer: Work on the image in Photoshop! Not joking…InDesign has next to no pixel enhancing features (we’re talking jpg, tiff files, etc). When you “Place” an image into InDesign (File...

How do I delete PDF pages in Adobe?

Ken Durso's answer: Remember that “Adobe” is the name of the company not an application. You’re probably thinking of Adobe Acrobat, as opposed to Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, etc. In Adobe...

I created a free form gradient in Adobe Illustrator. How do I convert it to CSS if possible?

Ken Durso's answer: It’s possible to generate CSS code in Illustrator for gradients and artwork without gradients, and text too. Click on the artwork that has the gradient. Open the CSS Properties...

What helps you to choose which colours you use in your graphics design? How do you know the colours...

Ken Durso's answer: https://www.pantone.com/pantone-connect-for-adobe-creative-cloud

How do you build a cooktop heating element concentric circle shape in Adobe Illustrator (Adobe...

Ken Durso's answer: Creating concentric circles is one of those “hidden” features in Illustrator, it’s not one stop but a few steps but it’s not difficult you just need to know where to look. There...

How do you build a cooktop heating element concentric circle shape in Adobe Illustrator (Adobe...

Ken Durso's answer: Creating concentric circles is one of those “hidden” features in Illustrator, it’s not one stop but a few steps but it’s not difficult you just need to know where to look. There...

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