Explain the different set of tools in tool panel
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The Tools panel
Using the Tools panel
The Tools panel contains 77 tools that are used for object creation and editing, as well as color controls and a screen mode menu. If the Tools panel is hidden, choose Window > Tools to display it. To move the Tools panel, drag the top (dark gray) bar.
Click once on a visible tool to select it, or click and hold on a tool that has a tiny arrowhead to choose a related tool from a pop-out menu. Some tools, such as the Paintbrush and Pencil tools, have a related options dialog box, which you can open by double-clicking the tool.
To create a standalone tearoff toolbar,A–B click the arrowhead, then release the mouse when it’s over the vertical tearoff bar on the far right side of a tool pop-out menu. Move a tearoff toolbar by dragging its top bar. To restore a tearoff toolbar to the Tools panel, click its close box.
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A Open a tearoff toolbar by choosing a tearoff bar.
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B A tearoff toolbar is created.
To access a tool quickly, use the assigned letter shortcut. They are listed in parentheses on the next two pages, as well as in the tool tips onscreen.* C Some tools can also be accessed temporarily via a toggle key. For example, pressing Cmd/Ctrl accesses a temporary Selection tool. You’ll learn more tool toggles as you proceed through this book.
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C Use tool tips to learn tool shortcuts.
To turn tool pointers into a crosshair for precise positioning, go to Preferences > General and check Use Precise Cursors. Or if you prefer to turn the pointer into a crosshair temporarily, press the Caps Lock key and leave the preference off.