ACE Vector Tools, Type, and Libraries 5

Question 1

What is the function of the 'Baseline Shift' setting in Photoshop's Character panel?

Accepted Answer

Moves selected characters up or down relative to the text baseline without changing the font size

Answer

Baseline Shift raises or lowers selected characters above or below the text baseline, useful for superscripts or custom styling.

Question 2

When using the Path Selection tool (black arrow) on a compound shape with multiple sub-paths, which action selects all sub-paths simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

Ctrl+A (Cmd+A) after clicking the shape

Answer

Pressing Ctrl/Cmd+A while the Path Selection tool is active selects all paths within the current Shape layer.

Question 3

Which Character panel option enables OpenType features like ligatures, swashes, and contextual alternates?

Accepted Answer

The OpenType panel (or the fi/fl ligature buttons in Character)

Answer

OpenType features are accessible via the OpenType panel or the feature buttons (fi, fl, etc.) available in the Character panel for OTF fonts.

Question 4

In Photoshop, text on a path follows a vector path. To flip the text to the opposite side of the path, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Drag the text insertion point across the path using the Direct Selection tool

Answer

Dragging the text's insertion bracket across the path with the Direct Selection tool flips the text to run on the opposite side.

Question 5

What distinguishes a 'Linked Smart Object' from an 'Embedded Smart Object' in Photoshop?

Accepted Answer

Linked Smart Objects reference an external file that can be updated; Embedded ones store the data inside the PSD

Answer

Linked Smart Objects point to an external file so edits to that file update all instances; Embedded Smart Objects store a copy inside the PSD.

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