Help with shifting a layer right, left, up & down

Question

im on version 24.3

Im working with 2 layers. I move the top one around the bottom one to compare & match up the lettering on the images.... 2 things:

1) if i use my arrow key to shift the image up, down, etc., the whole image moves. How do i use the arrow key to move/shift the image and have only the one side im working with move and not the whole image?

2) i alsoo use the track pad to do the above - shifting the image around to match up lettering. Seems the smallest increment i can shift the image with using trachpad is about 17px. Can i make that increment smaller? Lets say 2 px?

Kevin Stohlmeyer · Answer

Hi @T68203159 with #1 - do you mean you want to distort your image? Move only one side and not the entire layer? Have you used the transform controls with the origin point active?
You can change your origin point opposite of the side you want to shift.
For #2 with such precise requirements, the trackpad is a blunt object. One option is to go into preferences and change your Guide/Grid settings and activate View>Snap to grid to control the movement.

By @Kevin Stohlmeyer

i do not see View / snap

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