Overlooked Commands
Command: Shortcut: File Menu
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Cmd+Option+W (Ctrl+Alt+W)
Save As
Choose from 18 formats (more through special plug-ins). Photoshop is the ultimate graphic converter. Shift+Cmd+S (Shift+Ctrl+S) Save for Web It doesn’t get any more intuitive. Choose the two-up window, resize and compress your image for the web or e-mail. Now you can safely send the client an approval copy without having to worry about messing up your original. Shift+Option+Cmd+S (Shift+Alt+Ctrl+S)

Place
Can’t open it? Try placing it. This is how you can bring in EPS, AI, or PDF files. It allows you to position and scale an image (via a bounding box). When you click OK, Photoshop will rasterize it at the proper size, position, and resolution.
Automate Submenu
These are some of the most useful tools for preparing client comps. Whether for print, web, or e-mail, the Automate options take boring tasks and make them quick and easy. Think of this menu as Photoshop’s batch rendering option. (Think of batch rendering as the only chance you may get for caffeine, nicotine, or vending machine—the vices for an editor.) To learn more, see Chapter 11, “Automation.”

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