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Galeodan
Galeodan
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September 12, 2021
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Is There a Shortcut to Photoshop CC Straighten Tool?

  • September 12, 2021
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How do I shortcut direct to the Straighten tool so I don't have to go through Crop (C) and then click on the Straighten icon?

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Correct answer Ivycreek

I'm sure you already figured this out, but just in case and if anyone else  is trying to figure this out and runs across this thread. When you go in to the crop "C" tool press the CMD/Ctrl  key and it toggles between the crop and straighten tool.

 

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IvycreekCorrect answer
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September 4, 2022

I'm sure you already figured this out, but just in case and if anyone else  is trying to figure this out and runs across this thread. When you go in to the crop "C" tool press the CMD/Ctrl  key and it toggles between the crop and straighten tool.

 

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    Benjamin24961731y5t4
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    February 2, 2024

    Ivycreek, thanks for the tip! Legend!

    Trevor.Dennis
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    Trevor.DennisCommunity Expert
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    September 12, 2021

      Galeodan
      GaleodanAuthor
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      September 15, 2021

      OK - Now I got it. It only works if you are NOT using the classic-mode crop. I missed that because with Classic-Mode, the Content Aware checkbox IS selectable - Until you draw the crop limits and then it greys out.

        PECourtejoie
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        PECourtejoieCommunity Expert
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        September 15, 2021

        Hi, could you create a bug thread about this very issue (button looks activable when it is not)?

        Michael Bullo
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        Michael BulloCommunity Expert
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        September 12, 2021

        An alternate method...

         

        Grab the Ruler Tool. It's located under the Eyedropper Tool and has a keyboard shortcut of Shift + I. Click and drag on the canvas to create a line. Go up to...

         

        Image > Image Rotation > Arbitrary

         

        You should find that the dialog box is automatically populated with the angle defined by the Ruler. Choose OK and you should be done.

          Galeodan
          GaleodanAuthor
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          September 12, 2021

          Thanks for pointing out an alternative but it does not speed up my workflow. On my system at least, the Ruler\Straighten process leaves transparent corners and then I have to recrop the image anyway to remove them. 

            Michael Bullo
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            Michael BulloCommunity Expert
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            September 12, 2021

            Thank you. Hope you come up with a good solution.

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