Adobe Photoshop is one of the most powerful and widely used computer tools for working with graphics and images. Photoshop has so many options and functions that it can seem overwhelming at first; but with a little practice and patience you will soon be able to take advantage of the many creative possibilities that Photoshop offers.

In this lesson you will learn about Photoshop CS, and get a gentle introduction to its new features. You will also learn how to start Photoshop CS, how to find help, and how to close the application. In the Practice Exercise, you will practice opening and closing Photoshop CS.