The Bridge workspace consists of three columns, or panes, that contain various panels. You can adjust the Bridge workspace by moving or resizing panels. You can create custom workspaces or select from several preconfigured Bridge workspaces.

For a video on the Bridge workspace, see www.adobe.com/go/vid0090.

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Bridge workspace

A.

Look In menu

B.

Panels

C.

Selected item

D.

Thumbnail slider

E.

Workspace buttons

These are the main components of the Adobe Bridge workspace:

Look In menu

Lists the folder hierarchy, as well as favorite and recent folders. The Look In menu (located at the top of the Bridge window) gives you a quick way to find folders containing the items you want to display.

To limit the number of recent folders displayed in the Look In menu, enter a number in the Number Of Recent Items To Display text box in General preferences.

Favorites panel

Gives you quick access to folders as well as to Adobe Stock Photos, Version Cue, and Bridge Home.

Folders panel

Shows the folder hierarchy. Use it to navigate folders.

Filter panel

Lets you sort and filter files that appear in the Content panel.

Content panel

Displays files specified by the Look In menu, Favorites panel, or Folders panel.

Preview panel

Displays a preview of the selected file or files. Previews are separate from, and typically larger than, the thumbnail image displayed in the Content panel. You can reduce or enlarge the preview by dragging its dividing bar.

Metadata panel

Contains metadata information for the selected file. If multiple files are selected, shared data (such as keywords, date created, and exposure setting) is listed.

Keywords panel

Helps you organize your images by attaching keywords to them.

Other panels may appear in the Bridge workspace depending on options you’ve selected.