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September 18, 2023
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How to change Alt + [ and Alt + ] shortcut?

  • September 18, 2023
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Hello!

I was wondering how could I change the Alt+[ and Alt+] shortcut. I couldn't find the shortcut on "Keyboard Shortcuts and Menus".

 

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Correct answer BrettN

Alt+ shortcuts are highly specialized and uneditable/assignable. 

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Stephen Marsh
Community Expert
Community Expert
September 19, 2023

You can install a script to select the next or previous layer, and then assign a custom keyboard shortcut to the scripts. You would still be stuck with the original keyboard shortcuts though, as there is no way to disable or reassign them. An added bonus is that such a script could also select hidden/invisible layers if required and not skip over them.

Participating Frequently
September 18, 2023

Alt+] shortcut is an invalid shortcut. You have to add Control to that or an F key. The shortcut Alt+Control+] will work. It might be assigned already but it will tell you if there is a conflict. Photoshop will tell you where to go to resolve the conflict or just accept the change. Just find the menu item you want from the dropdown list and click next to it in the box to type. It's really pretty easy, Photoshop will prompt you what to do.

BrettN
Community Manager
BrettNCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
Community Manager
September 18, 2023

Alt+ shortcuts are highly specialized and uneditable/assignable. 

Participating Frequently
September 21, 2023

I know there are many Alt+ shortcuts but Alt+] says invalid for me. Have you tried Alt+] and got it to work? I would be interested to know.

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