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November 25, 2016
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How to use an existing mask for several more adjustment layers

  • November 25, 2016
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Photoshop CC 2017:

So, I've created a complex mask and applied an adjustment to that layer. But wait, I need that mask for several other adjustments layers. How do I get additional layers to be grouped under that existing mask?

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Correct answer JJMack

You can copy layer mask to other layers (Alt+Drag+drop) or you can put the layer into a group and move the layer mask to the group(Drag and Drop).  A layer can have many mask. A smart filter mask a normal grayscale layer mask and a vector mask and additional mask can be added be putting the layer into a group and masking the group which in turn can be put into additional groups that you mask .

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Participant
November 25, 2016

Alt-Drag-Drop - that's the ticket! Thanks. You just make my like easier!

JJMack
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JJMackCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
November 25, 2016

You can copy layer mask to other layers (Alt+Drag+drop) or you can put the layer into a group and move the layer mask to the group(Drag and Drop).  A layer can have many mask. A smart filter mask a normal grayscale layer mask and a vector mask and additional mask can be added be putting the layer into a group and masking the group which in turn can be put into additional groups that you mask .

JJMack