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Collapse multiple layer sets keyboard shortcut updated!

As you build complex Photoshop layered documents, you will no-doubt start using layer sets. These are basically convenient folders that hold sets of layers together, and also have masks applied to them that mask all the layers contained in them.



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Creating overlapping text layers

It can be frustrating working with text in Photoshop – especially when you want to create a new text layer that overlaps an existing text layer. With the type tool selected, Photoshop will edit an existing text layer, rather than create a new one.



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Collapse multiple layer sets keyboard shortcut

When you are working with lots of layers, it makes sense to use layer groups so you don’t end up with just a huge list of unorganised layers in the palette. However, as you are building more complex files in Photoshop, the problem you can get is too many layer groups!! I’ve experienced this with very complex compositions and in-particular when I’m designing website visuals.



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Creating a solid background – the sensible way!

I often see Photoshop files where the background is filled with a flat colour. The simple way to do this is to simply select all and fill with the desired colour – but what if you change your canvas size… back to step one because your left with a rectangle filled with one colour surrounded by your background colour! There is a simpler, more flexible way of-course!



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Move layer order Photoshop keyboard shortcuts

Being able to control layer order in Photoshop is fundamental to working quicker. Rather than keep on taking a trip over to the layers palette, now you can keep you eyes on your image composition!




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