![]() When you want to combine a set of selected layers into a SINGLE LAYER quickly, press Ctrl and "G" (PC users) or Cmd and "G" (Mac users). Group Layers - CTRL and "G" (PC) or CMD and "G" (Mac) Tap Alt and "Backspace" (PC users) or Alt and "Delete" (Mac users) to quickly fill your current layer with the foreground color you have set. Fill with Foreground Color - ALT and "Backspace" (PC) or ALT and "Delete" (Mac) Tap Ctrl and "Backspace" (PC users) or Cmd and "Delete" (Mac users) to quickly fill your current layer with the background color you have set. Fill with Background Color - CTRL and "Backspace" (PC) or CMD and "Delete" (Mac) This works great when you make a mistake or aren’t satisfied with your previous action. Pressing Ctrl and "Z" (PC users) or Cmd and "Z" (Mac users) activates the “Undo” Tool allowing you to delete the last step you made. Undo Last Step - CTRL and "Z" (PC) or CMD and "Z" (Mac) Pressing Ctrl and "J" (PC users) or Cmd and "J" (Mac users) is a helpful shortcut that will quickly duplicate (make a copy) of any layer you have selected. Helpful Photoshop Layer Shortcuts Duplicate Layer - CTRL and "J" (PC) or CMD and "J" (Mac) This shortcut is handy when working with layer masks, and you need to switch between the black and white brush often. Tap "X" to switch the foreground and background colors. This shortcut comes in handy when working on a layer mask where you are using black and white brushes often. Press "D" to set the foreground and background colors back to their default colors. This tool is handy for creating shapes to place on your images.ĭefault Foreground / Background Colors - D Press the "U" key to select the Shape Tool. The "E" key will activate the Eraser Tool, which you can use to erase parts of an image or layer. This tool can be used to revert certain areas of your image to a previous state in your history. Pressing the "Y" key on your keyboard will select the History Brush. This tool helps remove acne or other distractions from an image. Tap the "S" key to activate the Clone Stamp Tool. ![]() You will need the Brush Tool to brush or paint directly on your image or layer masks. Tap the "B" key to select the Brush Tool. If you need to be even more precise with your corrections, use the Clone Stamp Tool. These handy tools can be used to correct facial blemishes or other distractions in your photo. Pressing "J" on your keyboard will open the Healing Tools. This handy tool is used to crop images to a particular dimension or ratio. Tapping the "C" key selects the Crop Tool. Pressing the "W" key will automatically open the Quick Selection or Magic Wand Tool so you can “outline” or select specific parts of your image. Opens Quick Selection / Magic Wand Tool - W The Lasso Tool helps make selections in ANY SHAPE needed for your image. Tap the "L" key to select the Lasso Tool. This Marquee Tool helps make large rectangular or circular selections within your image. The Move Tool is essential for moving layers around to new positions on your image. Tap "V" on your keyboard to select the Move Tool. You can also press the "H" key to select the Hand Tool directly. This temporary Hand Tool will help you move selections and shapes to the position you want without leaving your current tool. ![]() Press the "Space Bar" to temporarily switch your cursor to the Hand Tool, regardless of which tool is currently open. Photoshop Main Toolbar Shortcuts Temporary Switch to Hand Tool - Space Bar Don't miss our downloadable Photoshop Shortcut Cheat Sheet at the end of the post! ![]() We have put together our 35+ essential Photoshop shortcuts that are the most important ones you NEED TO KNOW in order to save the most time editing and working in Photoshop. Instead of searching for specific tools or commands, you can use your keyboard and Photoshop hotkeys to achieve what you want to do QUICKLY. ![]() There are MANY Photoshop keyboard shortcuts to help you do this. With so many buttons and options, we, as photographers, are always looking for ways to save time when editing in Photoshop. We love saving you time! This has been our primary goal at Pretty Presets & Actions since we started in 2010! Today's post will help you do just that - SAVE TIME! How to Sync Lightroom Presets from CC to Mobileģ5 Essential Photoshop Keyboard Shortcuts How to Install Presets in the Free Lightroom Mobile App How to Sync Lightroom Presets from CC to Mobile.How to Install Presets in the Free Lightroom Mobile App. ![]()
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