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scrapbooker918
Inspiring
December 31, 2024
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Using shift, control , j to put object on own layer doesn't work

  • December 31, 2024
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These are instructions for a class I am taking: 

 

Press shift, control J to cut out selection and place on it's own layer.  When I do I get an error instant GIF off and it doesn't perform the task.

Also if I use shift control U to make pic black and white I get in-game replay message and doesn't turn pic black and white.

 

I am using PSE 2024 with windows 10.  

 

Any ideas why this is happening?

 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

    Correct answer scrapbooker918

    Just found out others are having the same issue with PSE 2025 as well and are using the control J.  Must be a glitch in the program!  I'll just continue using the control J and disregard instructions.

     

    Thanks everyone for your help!

    5 replies

    Glenn 8675309
    Glenn 8675309
    Legend
    February 12, 2026

    You make a selection first, then use the shift CTRL J shortcut.

      Jeff Arola
      Community Expert
      Jeff ArolaCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      January 1, 2025

      If you go to Layer>New>Layer via Cut or Layer>New>Layer via Copy does that work?

       

      Can you post a screenshot similar to Glenn's showing the image and layers panel?

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      scrapbooker918Author
      Inspiring
      January 1, 2025

      I think I've got the screen shot attached.  I am separating the letter each on to own layer.  Yes, when I went to  Layer/new layer via cut it worked.

      Glenn 8675309
      Glenn 8675309
      Legend
      January 1, 2025

      Such behavior in the program usually is not a "bug" or a glitch - it typically is user caused (Which many users fail to believe) - a configuration, a tool, a plug in unique to you how your comptuer is set up--- and sometimes the users isn't even talking about the correct program-- For example:  They are talking about Photoshop, and not Photoshop Elements. 



      Sometimes resetting your tools clears things up. 

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      scrapbooker918Author
      Inspiring
      January 1, 2025

      Ok just checked everything you suggested.  I am definitely in PSE, no plug-ins and reset the tools. I'm still having the same problem.  I'll admit I know just enough to be dangerous!  Guess I'm just going to hang this problem up and just use control J.  Just hate it when things don't work the way they should but...

      Thanks for your suggestions and help.  Happy New Year!

      Jeff Arola
      Community Expert
      Jeff ArolaCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      December 31, 2024

      What file format is your document/image?

       

      If you to Image>Mode is does it show a check next to RGB Color and 8Bits/Channel greyed out?

       

      Next to the Layer thumbnail in the Layers panel does it say Indexed?

       

      Can you post a screenshot showing the document along with the Layers panel?

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      scrapbooker918AuthorCorrect answer
      Inspiring
      January 1, 2025

      Just found out others are having the same issue with PSE 2025 as well and are using the control J.  Must be a glitch in the program!  I'll just continue using the control J and disregard instructions.

       

      Thanks everyone for your help!

      hatstead
      hatstead
      Inspiring
      December 31, 2024

      After you have made a selection of an object using one of the selection tools, e.g. Magnetic Lasso tool, you should see "marching ants" outline surrounding the object. Press CTRR+J to place the object on its own layer.

      hatstead
      hatstead
      Inspiring
      December 31, 2024

      That should be CTRL+J

       

      This may help: Tool selection keyboard shortcuts

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