65+ Pro-Level Photoshop Keyboard Shortcuts You're Not Using!
Photoshop Training Channel・2 minutes read
Use Photoshop shortcut tools and key combinations like holding alt, shift, control, or tapping specific keys to efficiently manipulate pixels, layers, and text properties. These shortcuts can streamline your workflow and help you work more effectively and creatively in Photoshop.
Insights
- Holding alt while painting allows for the reconstruction of areas as you move, enhancing precision and control in Photoshop editing.
- Utilizing keyboard shortcuts, such as tapping number keys to adjust layer opacity or using Shift in combination with shortcuts for fill adjustments, streamlines the editing process and boosts efficiency in Photoshop.
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Recent questions
How can I manipulate pixels in Photoshop?
You can use the warp tool in the lofi filter to manipulate pixels by pushing and pulling them.
What is the shortcut to prevent Photoshop from snapping layers?
You can prevent Photoshop from snapping layers by holding the control key while dragging a layer.
How do I set a sample source for painting in Photoshop?
To set a sample source for painting in Photoshop, utilize the Clone Stamp tool by holding the alt key and clicking.
How can I export a file in Photoshop without losing layers?
To export a file in Photoshop without losing layers, press shift, control, alt, and W instead of saving.
How can I quickly adjust text properties in Photoshop?
In Photoshop, you can adjust text properties quickly by using keyboard shortcuts like Control + Shift + K for capitalization, Control + Shift + U for underlining, and more.
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Summary
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Master Photoshop Tools for Efficient Editing
- Use the four warp tool in the lofi filter to manipulate pixels by pushing and pulling them.
- Hold alt while painting to reconstruct areas as you move.
- Prevent Photoshop from snapping by holding control while dragging a layer.
- Utilize the Clone Stamp tool by holding alt and clicking to set a sample source for painting.
- Scale the sample source by holding alt, shift, and tapping the bracket keys.
- Rotate the sampled pixels by holding alt, shift, and tapping the greater than or less than key.
- Reset by going into Window Clone Source and clicking the reset button.
- Press shift, control, alt, W to export a file instead of saving to prevent losing layers.
- Erase with the currently active brush by holding down the taed key while painting.
- Use the caps lock key to switch the brush blending mode to clear for erasing with the active brush.
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Efficient Photoshop Layer Editing Shortcuts
- To move a layer outside a group, repeat the keyboard shortcut; to activate a layer mask, press Control Backslash.
- Change layer opacity by tapping number keys; for example, press 8 for 80% opacity.
- Use keyboard shortcuts while holding Shift to adjust fill; for instance, Shift 6 sets fill to 60%.
- Name layers professionally by pressing Tab to edit a layer's name, and Shift + Tab to move to the layer above.
- Utilize spring-loaded shortcuts by holding down a tool's keyboard shortcut to temporarily switch tools.
- Adjust text properties quickly with keyboard shortcuts like Control + Shift + K for capitalization, Control + Shift + U for underlining, and more.
