Shortcut for creating a new layer to a non-default value it does not work with the ALT modifier

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ctrl +shift+n - create a new layerctrl +alt +shift+n - create a layer without a dialog boxI've reworked the keyboard shortcuts for one hand and create a new layer with ctrl+shift+d.until recently, a keyboard shortcut worked automatically with ALT    ctrl +alt +shift+d  create a layer without a dialog box but now it stopped working, I tried different versions of the program, now when I change the shortcut for creating a new layer to a non-default value it does not work with the alt modifier what could have happened? i need to create a new layer with one keystroke with one hand without a dialog box

Sameer K · Accepted Answer

Hey, @temogam32929064be7r. Welcome to the Photoshop Community. I'll help you figure this out. Thanks for adding the details and troubleshooting steps you've tried.

Is your OS behaving correctly when using other keyboard shortcuts, including ALT? Are there any other programs or plugins that may have a conflicting keyboard shortcut?

You can use the on-screen keyboard to verify if the ALT key works at all. If it works, you can try booting the machine in Windows Safe mode (with networking) through Advance Restart to see if that helps.

Here are the steps from Microsoft: https://adobe.ly/3VdReAX

Also, on second thought, you can record a new Action with just the keyboard shortcut and add a function key to it. I just used Shift+F2, and it works.

Let me know how it goes. Thanks!
Sameer K

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temogam32929064be7r · Answer

thank you so much, function shift+f2  is a good idea) Good for one-handed pressing, thanks

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