To straighten the view of your artboard in Photoshop, you primarily use the Rotate View tool. This tool allows you to temporarily change the orientation of your canvas without affecting the actual artwork or artboard dimensions.
The Rotate View tool is a handy feature for adjusting your workspace perspective, making tasks like drawing curves or painting easier. To straighten your view back to the standard upright position (0 degrees), you simply use this tool to return it to its original orientation.
Steps to Rotate Your View (Based on Reference)
Here are the steps involved in using the Rotate View tool, which is essential for both rotating and straightening your view:
- Locate the Tool: Click and hold the Hand tool (H) in the toolbar.
- Select Rotate View: From the expanded options, select the Rotate View tool (R).
- Adjust Orientation: Drag the tool anywhere on the canvas to change its orientation and achieve the desired position.
How to Straighten (Return to Normal View)
Straightening your artboard view means returning it to the standard 0-degree orientation. While the reference details how to rotate, the same tool is used to return to straight. Here are common ways to achieve this:
- Drag Manually: With the Rotate View tool selected, drag the canvas view back until it snaps to the 0-degree position.
- Reset View: A quick way to reset the view is to double-click the Rotate View tool icon in the toolbar.
- Keyboard Shortcut: Pressing the Escape (Esc) key while the Rotate View tool is active also resets the view to 0 degrees.
Using the View Widget
When you rotate the canvas view using the Rotate View tool, a widget appears on the screen. This widget helps you navigate between different angles and can provide a visual reference for your current rotation.
Why Straighten Your View?
Even though the Rotate View tool is used for rotation, the ability to straighten is crucial. You might straighten your view after:
- Rotating it temporarily for drawing or painting comfort.
- Accidentally rotating the view.
- Checking your artwork from a different perspective.
Returning the view to 0 degrees ensures you see your artboard and its contents in their true, upright orientation.
Quick Tips for Straightening
| Action | How to Straighten |
|---|---|
| Manual Adjustment | Drag canvas with Rotate View tool until 0 degrees. |
| Quick Reset (Tool) | Double-click the Rotate View tool icon (R) in toolbar. |
| Quick Reset (Key) | Press Esc key while Rotate View tool is active. |
Using these methods allows you to quickly and easily return your artboard view to its standard, straightened position in Photoshop.
