How do I change the size of my board in Photoshop?

You can change the size of your board (also known as the canvas size) in Adobe Photoshop using the Canvas Size option found in the Image menu.

Steps to Change Canvas Size

Here's a detailed guide on how to change your canvas size in Photoshop:

1. Accessing the Canvas Size Dialog:

   • Via Menu: Go to the menu bar at the top of the Photoshop interface and click on "Image". A dropdown menu will appear. Select "Canvas Size".
     • This action opens the "Canvas Size" dialog box, where you can specify the new dimensions.
   • Using Keyboard Shortcut: Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut "Alt + Ctrl + C" (or "Option + Command + C" on Mac) to open the "Canvas Size" dialog box directly.

2. Setting New Dimensions:

   • In the "Canvas Size" dialog box, you will find fields to input the Width and Height of the canvas.
   • Enter the desired values for your new canvas size.
   • You can choose the unit of measurement (e.g., pixels, inches, centimeters) from the dropdown menu next to the width and height fields.

3. Anchor Point:

   • The "Anchor" option represents the point from which the canvas size will expand or shrink.
   • A grid of nine boxes represents the options. Clicking on one will ensure the expansion or shrinking is based on this point. Typically, the center point is used.

4. Canvas Extension Color:

   • If you are making your canvas bigger, you may need to select the "Canvas extension color". Choose the color you want to fill the newly created area.
   • You can choose any color or leave it at the current canvas color.

5. Relative:

   • The "Relative" checkbox allows you to input changes to the width and height instead of a final size. For example, adding 50 pixels to the height.

6. Confirming Changes:

   • After setting your new width and height, click the "OK" button to apply the changes to your canvas.

Key Takeaways

• The Image > Canvas Size option is the standard method for changing canvas dimensions.
• The keyboard shortcut "Alt + Ctrl + C" ("Option + Command + C" on Mac) provides quicker access.
• Carefully choose the Anchor point based on where you want the new canvas area to be placed.
• You can select the color for the new canvas using the Canvas extension color option.

Action	Method
Open "Canvas Size" Dialog	Image > Canvas Size
Keyboard Shortcut	Alt + Ctrl + C (or Option + Command + C on Mac)
Enter New Dimensions	Use the width and height fields.
Select Anchor	Select a point on the Anchor point graph.
Select extension color	Select the "Canvas extension color" option.

By following these steps, you can efficiently adjust the size of your canvas in Photoshop to meet your specific needs.