However, there’s more to Photoshop than just editing photos. You can create different kinds of shapes of various sizes, including arrows. Arrows are particularly useful when you want to highlight a section of the image or need to include an arrow as a part of the image. So, without further ado, let’s dive right into the article to learn more about making an arrow in Photoshop.
How to Make an Arrow in Photoshop
A huge resource of tools is available to help you make an arrow in Photoshop. Even though some of the tools are not intended for creating the arrow specifically, you can modify them for your specific use. Hence, there are endless possibilities.In this article, we have covered the most common ways to make an arrow. Furthermore, you can learn how to customize it according to your preferences.
Creating an Arrow
Even though it is possible to make an arrow even with a rectangle tool or polygon tool, it is a little complex process. So, here are some of the most common ways to create an arrow.
Using the Custom Shape Tool
Photoshop already contains arrows that you can use without making one. To use an arrow, follow the above steps.
Using the Line Tool
You can use another tool called “Line tool” to create an arrow in Photoshop. For this,
Using the Brush Tool
Another technique to make an arrow in Photoshop is to use the Brush Tool.To access it, you either click on the little brush icon on the Tools panel or press the B key. Furthermore, you can use the Shift key to generate a straight line automatically from one point to another. So, use the key in combination with the brush tool to create an arrow easily.
Using the Custom CSH Files
You can download a collection of arrows over the Internet and use one of them in Photoshop. However, the arrows file must be in CSH file format. You can use them as follows:
Customizing Arrows in Photoshop
While making an arrow in Photoshop, you can customize its different properties such as width, height, stroke, and many more. You can find all of the settings below the Menu bar.
Width and Height: To change the width and height of the arrow, you just have to set the values in the Width and Height box. You can access them next to the ‘W:’ and ‘H:’ fields.Stroke: You can change different stroke settings such as color, gradient, patterns, etc. Furthermore, you can even choose not to specify a color if you wish. Fill: You can fill different colors inside the arrow using the Fill property. For instance, if you want a red arrow, you choose the solid color in the Fill and set it to red. Furthermore, you can get creative with the arrow by inserting gradients and patterns.
Saving Arrows for Later in Photoshop
Once you make an arrow on Photoshop, you can use it whenever you want later. For this,
How to Create a Curved Arrow in Photoshop
You can create a curved arrow by using the transform tool in Photoshop. Here’s how you do it.
Why Am I Not Finding the Line Tool in the Toolbar Pane?
If you have customized your workspace, tools like the Line tool might not be in their usual place and hence are missing from the Toolbar. For this, you can reset the workspace settings to default. Here’s how you can do it.
