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Using columns (Photoshop)


    The New, Image Size, and Canvas Size commands let you specify image width in terms of columns. Using columns is convenient when you plan to import an image into a page layout program, such as Adobe InDesign, and you want the image to fit exactly within a certain number of columns.

To specify columns for an image:

  1. Do one of the following:
    • In Windows and Mac OS 9.x, choose Edit > Preferences > Units & Rulers.
    • In Mac OS X, choose Photoshop > Preferences > Units & Rulers.
  2. Enter values for Width and Gutter.