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Reveal Merlin the Little Wizard in Photoshop (Easter Egg)

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The Wizard Merlin from Adobe Photoshop

The Wizard Merlin from Adobe Photoshop

Easter Eggs are hidden program features, purposely included by the developers. They often reveal secret screens and messages. Here's how to reveal Merlin the wizard in Photoshop. (Tested in versions 5 & 6.)
Time Required: N/A
Here's How:
  1. Open Photoshop.
  2. Hold down the Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac) key.
  3. Go to the layer palette and click on the arrow for the layer palette menu.
  4. Drag down and select "Palette Options" from the menu.
  5. Say Hello to Merlin, the little wizard.
  6. Press "Begone!" to hide Merlin.
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