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| Menu | Contains a list of commands you can use to perform such tasks such as opening, saving, and printing. |
| Hidden Command | Does not immediately appear on the menu. |
| JPG | Standard format used by photo hardware devices that supports many different color modes, and one that can be used on the web. |
| Dithering | Allows you to focus on certain parts of a photo. |
| History Panel | Keeps track of all of your edits. |
| Pixel | An individual dot of light that is the basic unit used to create digital images. |
| Scanner | A device used to convert a hard copy into a digital form for storage, retrieval, or other electronic purposes. |
| Scroll Bars | Appear on the right side and bottom of the document window. |
| Magnification | Percentage of enlargement or reduction on the screen. |
| File Extenstions | Identified by a three - or - four - letter suffix after the file name. |
| Workspace | The gray work area and panels of Photoshop. |
| Tool Tip | Short, on screen note associated with the object to which you are pointing, which helps you identify the button. |
| Submenu | Secondary menu, displays another list of commands. |
| Tools Panel | Group of tools , or buttons, organized into a toolbar. You can float, dock, hide or show it. |
| Zooming | Allows you to focus on certain parts of the photo. It does not change the size of the photo. |
| Cropping | The goal is to make the most important feature in the original photo stand out. |
| Rule of Thirds | Most photographers and graphic artists use this when placing the focus of interest. |
| Hard Copy | Printed version of a photo. |
| Panel | Collection of graphically displayed choices and commands, such as those involving colors, brushes, actions, and layers. |
| GIF | Compressed graphic format designed to minimize file size and electronic transfer. |