To set the default behavior of the Spotlight tool:
In the Preferences dialog, click Tools.
Select the Spotlight mode:
Magnifying glass: To magnify a specific image area.
Image filter glass (default): To apply a filter to a specific image area.
Click OK.
By default, instructions (e.g., Press spacebar to activate SmartFocus™) are shown on each workspace.
To show or hide them:
In the Preferences dialog, click Tools.
Select or deselect Show help messages and instructions.
Click OK.