Remember typing class? The goal was to type the paragraph without looking down at the typewriter. Nowadays, I think they call it keyboarding. Either way, it’s the same goal—increase speed.

 

So, I was thinking the other day . . . I consistently use the keyboard shortcut for changing the size of a brush on the fly—the Right and Left Bracket keys. You probably use this shortcut, too. But I ALWAYS have to look down to find the Left and Right Bracket keys on my keyboard. Kinda defeats the purpose of gaining speed, right?

 

Today, I’ve set my mind to utilizing the faster, little-known way of changing the size of a brush on the fly. Do you know what this faster shortcut is?

 

Instead of taking the time to hunt down the Bracket keys, you can change the size of your current brush like this:

 

Windows: Press Alt and Right-click and drag left or right on your document.

Mac: Press Opt Ctrl and click and drag left or right on your document.

 

As you drag, you’ll see the size (boundary) of your brush increasing and decreasing.

 

It’s quick. It’s painless. It’s faster than hunting down those Bracket keys in the middle of all the others.

 

Have a great week, friends. Make sure and check out Jenifer’s newest Digi Scrap Tutorial below.

 

 

 

P.S. Calling all scrapbookers! Have you entered our Sparks of Light Challenge yet? The chosen winner will receive $25 credit on account at Persnickety Prints. Click here for details.

 

P.P.S. The winners in our 2Save, 2Comment, 2Win promotion with AdoramaPix were Vicki Hinshaw and C.J. Sturtevant. Congratulations!

 

This month’s third Premier video, Painting with Watercolor, is producing some captivating artwork. Simply Beautiful by blackkathy is so stunning I had to share.

 

Ready to try your hand at Painting with Watercolor?

 

Combine the power of the Type Tool with a magical layer mask to create a stand-out title with journaling.

 

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