You can toggle the status bar on or off from the Windows menu. It's at the very bottom of the menu as well as the bottom of your screen. The status bar contains different information about your workspace...

The easiest way to make a copy of an entire .psd file (or any file) instead of doing the old school method of select: copy: paste and then maybe dragging in layers (which believe it or not I used to do), you can just go to Image: Duplicate...

In this tutorial lets take a look at the basic layer effects and blending options. This is a whole new world unto itself and opens up a plethora of opportunities for all Photoshop users and designers...

Choose a font size or type one in. You can easily choose a different font or click once in the font field and then use the up or down arrows to watch as your font changes until you find one you like for the particular project...

So, say you want to duplicate and use an exact color that you've seen somewhere and have it scanned in to your computer. Taking this color data collection stuff a little bit further (see how I'm rounding out your education already?)...

The measure tool is located at the bottom of the eyedropper menu in the toolbar. Information from using the measure tool can be found also on the Info palette. You can measure in different units of measurement by clicking on the hard to see little icon of the 'T' bar...

Another way to get a selection is with the magnetic lasso tool. This tool I do not use at all but to create a tutorial like this. It can come in handy if you have a VERY distinct subject that really stands out from a common color background; hence, a photo like this...

When you have made your selection and you have the proper layer selected in the layers palette (here, the layer with the wall if there are other layers)...

Welcome to the continuation of the fill tutorial (from another lesson in the series). Choose the gradient tool from the toolbar. Go to the gradient menu at the top in the options bar and choose the sunset orange gradient. Now make sure the linear gradient tool is chosen as shown...

Now let's experiment with the different gradient tool options. When using the gradient tool, the size of your swipe' will determine the sharpness and density of the gradient. Here you can see a short, tiny swipe forms a sharp line...