Mike26336156hss1

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Alt + click layering

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September 28, 2022
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I am working non-destructively and can't for the life of me remember what holding the alt key (on a PC) and clicking between two layers does. I notice that the square with the arrow pointing down shows up with the arrow pointing down on the top layer but I can't remember what function that option provides in layering non-destructively. I swear this function was to apply various effects non-destructively to the layer below it but now I can't remember how to control that. Thank you and sorry for the rambling question.

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Correct answer Sameer K

Hi Mike,

You are referring to the clipping mask function that helps to control where a layer is visible.

This works with layer groups too. Please check this to learn more: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/revealing-layers-clipping-masks.html

Let me know if this helps.

Sameer K

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Hi Mike,

You are referring to the clipping mask function that helps to control where a layer is visible.

This works with layer groups too. Please check this to learn more: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/revealing-layers-clipping-masks.html

Let me know if this helps.

Sameer K

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Thank you Sameer, I really appreciate it 🙂