Save time by creating your own tool presets in Photoshop (CS/CS2/CS3/CS4/CS5)

Creating a custom tool is a great way to become more efficient in Photoshop. Not only can you save one set of settings, you can create as many custom tool settings as you want. To create a custom tool, choose Window > Tool Presets to display the Tool Presets panel, and select a tool to customize from the Tools panel. On the tool Options bar, set your tool’s options just the way you want them. Then, choose New Tool Preset from the Tool Presets panel’s pop-up menu. In the resulting dialog box, give your tool a descriptive name and, depending on your preference, select or deselect the Include Color check box. Finally, click OK. Now, whenever you want to use that tool, you can select it from the Tool Presets panel or even better, just click on the tool thumbnail at the top-left corner of the tool Options bar to display all of your tool presets.