Secrets of the Layer Panel (Part 2)
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Secrets of the Layer Panel (Part 2)

on Sep 25th 2012 with 9 comments
Tutorial Details
  • Apps Used: Adobe Photoshop CS6
  • Difficulty: Beginner
  • Estimated Completion Time: 6 Minutes

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This entry is part 9 of 36 in the Shortcuts on Psdtuts Session
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Learning how to use the Layer Panel is one of the first steps in mastering Photoshop. In this episode, we will explain some keyboard shortcuts, and options to help you you navigate the Layer Panel more efficiently. Let’s get started!

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  • http://zamoht.deviantart.com Thomas Jergel

    The square bracket keys will not necessarily work on (some) european keyboards unless temporarily and, in my opinion, clunkily set up to use an american typing language in windows.

    Either that, or you can change those particular keys in the keyboard shortcut menu, which still is a hassle for shortcuts which should be easily available from the beginning.

    It’s a shame that the keyboard shortcuts for such a popular and widely used photo editor and tool doesn’t have a full international standard.

    It’s also a shame because the keyboard layer navigation really does improve workflow and the speed at which you work.

  • http://adobephotoshopsecrets.blogspot.com/ Bojan

    Alt + (.) selects top most layer, Alt + (,) selects bottom most layer. When Background layer is present it will remain deselected when using Ctrl + Alt + A to select all layers but it will be selected as bottom most layer – Alt + (,).

    • Marko

      This is like the most useful thing i found out in last month:-) GREAT:-) Thanx Bojan…

  • Mike

    Very useful tutorial with some time saving tips !
    Thanks, Martin for your clear explanation

  • http://fatcolors.pl Darek

    It is all so cool but when u mentioned about stroke (not real stroke) in shape layer that photoshop shows (3:20 in the movie) i thought u will explain how to turn that off. In CS5 u have to just click on the layer thumb to turn that off now i CS6 this isnt working… Its annoying when u want to add a other glow for example and sill see this photoshop stroke :/

  • http://tobes.com Troy

    How do I move layers up and down using Photoshop for windows cs6

    • Eddie Gold

      Nevermind, sorry in playing with all the keyboard shortcuts it turned my keyboard from english over to french(canadian). Great tutorials! :D thanks a lot especially the bridge one got me using bridge

  • Jammin

    Just watched this series. After using Photoshop for years I’m shocked at how much really important and useful information I learned. I would suggest adding a wrap up or overview video at the very end that really quickly sums up all the tips.
    Thanks!

  • http://bgkarma.com Glenn Burns

    Thank you! I was never aware of these bracket shortcuts! Learning Photoshop is endless…