Skip to main content
A
Apophis
Participating Frequently
September 17, 2020
Answered

How to stop Tab cycling through Tools

  • September 17, 2020
  • 1 reply
  • 1759 views

I'd really like to stop the Tab button cycling through the Tools. It's probably quite simple but I can't find how to stop this from happening. I'd appreciate any help.

 

If I load a Legacy feature will that affect loads of other Photoshop features?

Thanks in advance.

This topic has been closed for replies.
Correct answer Conrad_C

It sounds like you want to enable the option Use Shift Key for Tool Switch, in the Tools panel of the Preferences dialog box. By enabling that option, a tool will not switch when you press its single-key shortcut, unless you also press the Shift key.

 

1 reply

c.pfaffenbichler
Community Expert
c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
Community Expert
September 17, 2020

tab should hide/show the Panels and I am not sure one can change that, so just to make sure: Which exact Photoshop version and OS version are you using? 

 

»If I load a Legacy feature will that affect loads of other Photoshop features?«

Which features are you talking about? 

    A
    ApophisAuthor
    Participating Frequently
    November 30, 2020

    Thanks for replying, I just re-read my post and realise I must have been on a different planet when I wrote it!  What I meant was this:  I want to stop the tool selection shortcut key (e.g. B for brush tool) cycling through the different brush slections available.  I work quickly and don't like to have to keep looking at the tools panel to see what tool I have selected,  but if I have the Brush tool selected and press it again (because I've been doing other stuff like re-naming layers and have forgotten which tool I have selected) it cycles to the pencil tool and then the colour replacement tool and I have to backtrack and reselect the brush tool all the time because I'm inadvertently using the wrong tool.  It's really slowing my workflow down and bugging the hell out of me.

    Thanks for your help. 

    Conrad_C
    Community Expert
    Conrad_CCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    November 30, 2020

    It sounds like you want to enable the option Use Shift Key for Tool Switch, in the Tools panel of the Preferences dialog box. By enabling that option, a tool will not switch when you press its single-key shortcut, unless you also press the Shift key.

     

      Terms & ConditionsAccessibility statement
      Using the community Terms of use Privacy Cookie preferences Do not sell or share my personal information ad choicesAdChoices