Switch to the Photoshop move tool whilst another tool is active

Here’s a little gem or a tip - are you getting sick of keep on switching between tools in when you are working? The tool that gets used most in Photoshop is the move tool, and here’s a little tip to stop you having to switch between whatever tool you have active (eg brush) and the move tool.

Simply hold down the Apple key on your keyboard when you have another tool active, this will temporarily switch your tool to the move tool as long as you keep it held down. When you are ready to return to your previous tool, just let go of the Apple key and there you go!

Oh, and don’t forget that hitting V on the keyboard is the shortcut to get to the move tool, if you want to use it for more than a quick re-position!

4 Responses to “Switch to the Photoshop move tool whilst another tool is active”

  1. Nikke Says:

    What’s the equivalent on a PC? The Alt- or the Ctrl-key?

  2. Jonny Says:

    I think it’s CTRL - although I don’t have a PC with Photoshop on to check that out. Whenever I’m not sure of a shortcut on a PC, I just end up trying all those keys!! You might find this post helpful which shows the usual conversions from Mac keyboard shortcuts to PC keyboard shortcuts

  3. Pete Says:

    Hi Mate, Yup it’s CTRL - the ALT allows keyboard access to the top menu - e.g. ALT + W for the Window menu.

  4. Jonny Says:

    Cheers Pete…thought as much - CTRL - that would be the one!

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