Home » Tip of The Day » Press Esc When You Make a Mistake to Cancel the OperationPress Esc When You Make a Mistake to Cancel the Operation April 3, 2017. Posted in: Tip Of The Day. If you accidentally open a panel or activate a tool did you did not intend to use press the Esc key to cancel. « Previous Photoshop Tip: | Next Photoshop Tip: » Sign-up for the PTC Newsletter so that you'll never miss a tutorial!. Your Email Address: