Shift Clicking Issue on Multiple Layers

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July 25, 2024
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In Photoshop, sometimes I need to select two layers at once, then Shift+Drag them so they stay aligned. Right now, when I select both layers, hit Shift and try to drag, only one of the layers stays selected (as I need to drag both simultaneously).

I remember there was some direct selection or some other such setting I needed to tweak to ensure that shift does not drop the second layer, but can't remember what it was (been a while back).

Anyone know what I'm referring to?

Windows

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Bojan Živković11378569

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If I understand you correctly, here’s my recommendation: select the layers, click on the canvas with the left mouse button, then hold Shift and drag to constrain the movement.

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studio-7evenAuthor

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Spoke too soon. So I'm also finding that if I have entire folder of "Grouped" layers, and try to shift select the entire folder, it will drill down and select the layer I'm currently hovering over. I don't want to direct select these items individually. How do I turn that feature off?

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studio-7evenAuthor

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Check this setting when the Move tool is selected: In the options bar, is Auto-Select Layer on? If so, try unchecking the box. When that option is on, mousing down with the Move tool may override an existing multiple selection.

Yup, that was it! I knew it was one of those settings I couldn't remember. Thanks!

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