Using the Status Bar
To work efficiently in Photoshop you need information about the active document. Details about the document's size, resolution, color mode, and current size all help in the design and preparation of the final image. Photoshop displays current information about the active document through the Status bar, located at the bottom of the program window (Win), or document window (Mac).
Use the Status Bar
Click the black triangle near the Status bar info box, and then select from the following options:
Version Cue.
Indicates whether Version Cue file management has been enabled ().
Document Sizes.
The left number indicates the flattened size of the image file, and the right number indicates the size of the open file, based on layers and options.
Document Profile.
Displays information on the color profile assigned to the document.
Document Dimensions.
Represents the width and height of the image.
Scratch Sizes.
The left number indicates the scratch disk space required by Photoshop, and the right number indicates the available scratch disk space.
Efficiency.
Displays a percentage that represents Photoshop efficiency based on available RAM and scratch disk space.
Timing.
Records the amount of time required to perform the last command or adjustment.
Current Tool.
Displays the current tool.
32-bit Exposure.
Lets you control the overall image exposure ().
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