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November 13, 2019
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Alt+click problem - zoom to content and collapse/expand groups at the same time - PS 21.0.1 Win 10

  • November 13, 2019
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Reporting an issue in PS 21.0.1 on Win 10


There are two commands with the same default shortcut of alt + left click:

  • Zoom to layer content
  • Collapse/expand all group and all child groups

It is possible for a user to do both at the same time, which IMO should not happen as one action does not really have anything to do with the other.  I happened across this when trying to collapse a stack of groups on a UI design I'm working on.

 

I have tested the issue and can replicate it consistently.  I can get the groups to collapse and expand without zooming to layer contents, but only by really trying hard to hit a sweet spot, right on the hairline of the icon.

 

This is an operation I need to perform A LOT when diving into groups on designs and then tidying things back up.  It is fast becoming a nuisance.

I like both features, and I know I can go and create a new shortcut if I like but this is default behaviour, way too easily triggered out of the box.

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Correct answer PECourtejoie

Hello, update Photoshop to version 21.1 : there is a fix for the unwanted zoom to layer content:

 https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/fixed-issues.html#photoshop-desktop-fixed-issues

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schroef
Inspiring
November 23, 2023

They should make "Alt + Click Layer Zoom" an option. Its making me crazy!!!

PECourtejoie
Community Expert
PECourtejoieCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
February 19, 2020

Hello, update Photoshop to version 21.1 : there is a fix for the unwanted zoom to layer content:

 https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/fixed-issues.html#photoshop-desktop-fixed-issues

Inspiring
April 1, 2020

Unfortunately not fixed, on Mac at least!

I use Photoshop 21.1.1, and when I alt + click on a layer effects arrow (on the right side) to collapse/expand all layer effects, Photoshop also zooms in on the layer. 

taylorc64983291
Participant
February 12, 2020

Adobe please fix this!! It is super annoying.

Participant
November 13, 2019

they have to fix this bug. it´s totally annoying.

They should remove the frame layer zoom hitbox from the "open group" arrow area and place it only to the right side

 

I wonder if they have people who test the updates they make, before they release it.

Participant
November 17, 2019

Completely agreed.  I had the same thought - seems like a simple and obvious solution that we would have hoped would have been considered out the outset.