Engage in a comprehensive tutorial on Photoshop for Web Design, covering class file setup, creation of your own class files, and step-by-step instructions for both Mac and Windows users.
This exercise is excerpted from Noble Desktop’s past web design training materials and is compatible with Photoshop updates through 2020. We now teach Figma as the primary tool for web and UX & UI design. To learn current skills in web design, check out our Figma Bootcamp and graphic design classes in NYC and live online.
Complete the following setup prior to beginning any exercises.
Topics Covered in This Photoshop for Web Design Tutorial:
Setting up Your Class Files
Creating Your Own Copy of Class Files
Throughout this workbook you will be editing class files that we have prepared for you. Instead of editing the originals, we’ll have you make a copy just for yourself to edit.
- If you have any windows open, minimize or hide them so you can see the Desktop.
- Open the Class Files folder.
-
Follow the appropriate Mac or Windows instructions below:
Mac:- Click once on the Photoshop for Web Class folder to select it.
- Press Cmd–D to duplicate it.
- Rename the duplicate folder yourname-Photoshop for Web Class.
- Click once on the Photoshop for Web Class folder to select it.
- Press CTRL–C to copy it.
- Press CTRL–V to paste it.
- The new copy may be at the bottom of the list of folders. Rename it yourname-Photoshop for Web Class.
You now have your own set of class files to use throughout the class. Have fun!
