About the work area

The work area consists of the following components:

Menu bar

The menu bar contains menus for performing tasks. The menus are organized by topic. For example, the Layers menu contains commands for working with layers.

Options bar

The options bar provides options for using a tool. (See Using the options bar.)

Toolbox

The toolbox holds tools for creating and editing images. (See Using the tools.)

Palette well (Photoshop)

The palette well helps you organize the palettes in your work area. (See Using the palette well.)

Palettes

Palettes help you monitor and modify images. (See Using palettes.)