There are a few things you need to know if you want to make a straight line in Photoshop. First, make sure that your layer is selected. Then, use the following commands to create a line: Command: Layers > New Layer > Straight Line Command: Layers > Add Layer Mask > Off Now that your layer has been created, use the following commands to change its color: Command: Layers > Edit > Color Mode > RGB (Red, Green, Blue) Command: Layers > Edit > Color Mode > CMYK ( Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black)