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and how do I get rid of it. Hi all, I have been fiddling around trying make an Avitar and had to work with some small size pics. I've noticed that in the top left corner of the picture there are what looks to be 2 rectangles. The first one has the number 01 in it and the second one has what looks like a series of peaks like a graph. Is there a way to get rid of these things as they tend to cover up some of the picture I'm trying to see. When the picture is larger it isn't an issue as it doesn't obstruct the view.
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This falls so far into RTFM I debated posting... [stuned]

At least you didn't call them the little "email icons" like everyone else seems to. :P

Those are the slice indicators. View > show > uncheck "slices". Problem solved.
 
RTFM.. it stands for Read The F***ing Manual.
Sorry if I was a little harsh. This is a super basic issue that is easily solved with reading the docs or helpfiles or doing a search on pretty much any graphics forum.

Glad your got your problem solved.
 
MB Say if I went to a manuel and tried to look up little triangles where would I be? Where in the manual would one find this tip? \:] Just curious. \:]
 
First off, don't ask Manuel, he doesn't know... I checked. ;)

If you started looking for information on "little triangles" you probably wouldn't get very far. But by just scrolling through the PDF user guide you pretty quickly run into a picture of those little buggers on pages 21 and 24, conveniently under the "looking at the work area" heading. They are labeled by talking about slice tools and link to their appropriate sections. Now that you know these are slices, click the link (or just go to the section about slices on page 372) and there are a bunch of pictures of those little icons again. About the fourth thing down the page in bold is "To show or hide slices"... with the procedure I described.
 
Thanks for the follow up Manual! One can find anything if they use the right words, probably if one used little triangles the search would end quickly so reading does no good unless one uses the right words. I think we agree on that. Its good we have these forums to help people, many aren't fluent in English.
 
Actually...

RTFM stands for Read The Furnished Materials, usually a Users Manual, but basically any technical documentation associated with a software app.

For anyone who haven't read it yet, try to do so. You'll be surprised at all the questions it answers right there at your fingertips...
 
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For anyone who haven't read it yet, try to do so. You'll be surprised at all the questions it answers right there at your fingertips...
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I doubt if there are many who have the time to read through a user manual just for the heck of it. I'm sure that most people only resort to looking at the manual when they have a need.

I did look at the manual regarding those "Icons" but couldn't find the appropriate info. and as for being super basic I guess that depends on the level of expertise of the user. :D
See I used a smiley that should make everything ok.
 
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I doubt if there are many who have the time to read through a user manual just for the heck of it. I'm sure that most people only resort to looking at the manual when they have a need.
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I just look for the info I need - sometimes it's there. If it isn't, I find a "help" site.
I have tried reading some of the manuals; but I tend to fall asleep. 8}
 
I'm sure that most people only resort to looking at the manual when they have a need.
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You mean like when you need to know what a specific feature of the application is? \:] [stuned]

My point is that this works both ways. I (and I'm sure most of the people here) have no problem helping out people with their questions. That's a lot of the reason that we are here. But some level of participation is expected (and this includes just putting out the effort to check for themselves first). I'm not directing this at any one person, and I'm saying something that's been said countless times, but it's amazing how many people will just ask a question that has been answered on this forum about 100 times, is easily google found, or moreover, is in the manual provided. Yes, sometimes these things ellude us, and there is no problem with asking for help. When you're new, often you don't know the right questions to ask or where to start, but you should always put out the effort first if for no other reason than as a sign of respect for those you're asking for help. If you've looked in google and the manual, say so and say what you looked for. Then not only do we know what you've already tried so we won't repeat that advice, but we can point you to the right information. It's a win win situation.

/ rant
 
I fully agree with Mindbender here.
And so does Mark: his most important advise to eveyone starting with Photoshop is: experiment and read the Help files!
 
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