Where is the "Shape" Tool?

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JessiRight77
Mar 7, 2008
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I am brandnew to Photoshop and I know this is probably a very BASIC question, but… I cannot find the "Shape" tool. The tutorials I have been looking refer to the "Pen" tool and the Rectangular tool. I do not have these in my Toolbox, although I DO see a "Brush" tool. My toolbox is open on the left side on the screen, but I see no shapes.

What am I doing wrong?

I am using Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0.

Thanks,
Jessi
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TK
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Mar 7, 2008
"JessiRight77" wrote in message
I am brandnew to Photoshop and I know this is probably a very BASIC question, but… I cannot find the "Shape" tool. The tutorials I have been looking refer to the "Pen" tool and the Rectangular tool. I do not have these in my Toolbox, although I DO see a "Brush" tool. My toolbox is open on the left side on the screen, but I see no shapes.

What am I doing wrong?

I am using Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0.

Thanks,
Jessi
In Photoshop (never used elements) the Custom shape tool is U on the keyboard, it shares a flyout with the rectangle, elipse, line etc., tools. Elements should use the same keyboard shortcuts.
When selected the available shapes appear in a drop down on the options bar.

TWK
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JessiRight77
Mar 10, 2008
THANKS!! That is what I needed to know!

Jessi
TK
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Mar 11, 2008
"JessiRight77" wrote in message
THANKS!! That is what I needed to know!

Jessi
You are most welcome.
TWK

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