Photoshop help [

[Richie]

Hey,
I'm new to this, if I create a blue box then want to change its colour how do I so? anytime I just try to paint-bucket the box an error message comes up saying I have to select it or something

[Jamesy]

if you used the square tool down the side you need to look for the colour box at the top:

[Richie]

if you used the square tool down the side you need to look for the colour box at the top:

that looks weird to mine im on ccs4 btw


EDIT: ohh I found that box thanks but how could I do it as gradient? +Rep

[Jamesy]

I'd do it like this for specific shapes:

[Richie]

I'd do it like this for specific shapes:

got it thankzz