Add colors to the Swatches palette and apply colors to selections and as fill layers; apply patterns and gradients; and apply colors and gradients by using overlay layer styles.

Paint in Quick Mask mode and in an alpha channel to specify a selection; create layer masks to hide layer content; create grayscale masks to partially mask part of an image; and use a clipping mask to conform one layer to the shape of another.

Use the path tools and commands to create and edit vector paths; use paths to create vector masks and clipping paths; and use paths to create vector-based artwork.

Use painting tools, filters, and blending modes to simulate different media; warp text and image layers; group layers and create Smart Objects; and create layer comps.

Use the Actions palette to record, play, and edit actions; display actions as buttons and organize actions into action sets; and customize keyboard shortcuts and menus.