Super Simple, Time Saving Photoshop Tips

Super Simple, Time Saving Photoshop Tips Posted in: Computer Tips & Tricks Maneuvering about and managing your layers in Photoshop by using keyboard shortcuts eliminates unnecessary mouse movement and clicks. Layer-related keyboard shortcuts save you time and allow you to stay focused on your work. When working within your Photoshop layers, use these basic, absolutely essential keyboard shortcuts. Period, end of discussion. Use them. (As always, the Ctrl key on a PC = Command key on a Mac and the Alt key on a PC = Option key on a Mac) • Select the layer up or down from the layer you’re working on: Alt + ] or Alt + [ • Duplicate the layer you’re working on: Ctrl + J • Toggle the Layers palette on/off: F7 key • Create a new, blank layer above the layer you’re working on: Ctrl + Shift + Alt + N (If you’d like the option to name your layer before creating it, you don’t need to hit the Alt key.) • Move the layer you’re working on up or down your layer stack: Ctrl + ] or Ctrl + [