These are the items you see on either side of the workspace, or what you select from the Main Menu under Window. *Windows* are the group of tools, settings, and materials used in Clip Studio.So, make sure to replace the locations and shortcuts I discuss with what you have set up for your workflow. If you have made any customizations, what I cover might not match with your copy of the program. I will be referring to the default *workspace* and *keyboard shortcuts* that users will see when they open CLIP STUDIO PAINT for the first time.I do however encourage you to investigate any advanced settings these tools have, once you become more comfortable with their basics. As such, I will not be covering any advanced functionality. The focus of this series will be on the essential information needed to become familiar with these tools, as well as how to adjust their basic settings.I have a couple of quick notes before we get started, just to ensure that we all have a general understanding of terms and settings I will be talking about: To start things off, I am going to talk about the *Gradient Tool*: what it is, how to use it, and how it can be adjusted to best suit how you would like to work in the program. They are intended to help new users become familiar and comfortable with what is available, whether they are new to CLIP STUDIO PAINT, or digital creation in general. This is the first entry of an ongoing series of posts that will discuss how to use some of the tools and functions of CLIP STUDIO PAINT. Hello there! My name is Doug Hills, and I would like to welcome you to the Clip Studio Guide.