Result
Copy all visible layers to active layer
Copy visible linked layers to active layer
Show/hide all other currently visible layers
Toggle lock transparency for target layer, or last applied lock
Edit adjustment layer effect/style, options
Hide layer effect/style
Edit layer properties
Select all text; temporarily select Type tool
Create a clipping mask
Rename layer
Keys for the Color Swatches palette
This is not a complete list of keyboard shortcuts. This table lists only those shortcuts that are not displayed in the
menu commands or tool tips. In addition, many commands are available by Option-clicking on a palette, window,
or image.
Result
Create new swatch from foreground color
Select background color
Delete color
Keys for the Brushes menu
This is not a complete list of keyboard shortcuts. This table lists only those shortcuts that are not displayed in the
menu commands or tool tips. In addition, many commands are available by Option-clicking on a palette, window,
or image.
Result
Delete brush
Decrease/increase brush size
Decrease/increase brush softness/hardness in 25% increments
Select previous/next brush size
Select first/last brush
Display precise cross hair for brushes
Keys for the Magic Extractor dialog box
This is not a complete list of keyboard shortcuts. This table lists only those shortcuts that are not displayed in the
menu commands or tool tips. In addition, many commands are available by Option-clicking on a palette, window,
or image.
Action
Option + Merge Visible command from the palette pop-up menu
Option + Merge Linked command from the palette pop-up menu
Option-click the eye icon
/ (forward slash)
Double-click layer effect/style
Option-double-click layer effect/style
Double-click layer thumbnail
Double-click text layer thumbnail
Option-click the line dividing two layers
Double-click the layer name
Action
Click in empty area of palette
Command-click swatch
Option-click swatch
Action
Option-click brush
[ or ]
Shift + [ or ]
, (comma) or . (period)
Shift + , (comma) or . (period)
Caps Lock
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