Setting preferences

Numerous program settings are stored in Adobe Photoshop CS Prefs file. Among the settings stored in this file are general display options, file-saving options, cursor options, transparency options, and options for plug-ins and scratch disks. Most of these options are set in the Preferences dialog box. Preference settings are saved each time you exit the application.
Unexpected behavior may indicate damaged preferences. By removing damaged preferences, you can restore preferences to their default settings.

To open a preferences dialog box:

1. Do one of the following:
• In Windows, choose Edit > Preferences and choose the desired preference set from the submenu.
• (Photoshop) In Mac OS, choose Photoshop > Preferences and choose the desired preference set from the submenu.
• (ImageReady) In Mac OS, choose ImageReady > Preferences and choose the desired preference set from the submenu.
2. To switch to a different preference set, do one of the following:
• Choose the preference set from the menu at the top of the dialog box.
• Click Next to display the next preference set in the menu list; click Prev to display the previous preference set.
For information on a specific preference option, see the Index.

To restore all preferences to their default settings:

Do one of the following:
• Press and hold Alt+Control+Shift (Windows) or Option+Command+Shift (Mac OS) immediately after launching Photoshop or ImageReady. You will be prompted to delete the current settings.
• In Mac OS, open the Preferences folder in the Library folder, and drag the Adobe Photoshop CS Settings folder to the Trash.
New Preferences files will be created the next time you start Photoshop or ImageReady.