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laly123
laly123
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February 14, 2017
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Shortcut in PS 2017 - Select next layer down/up don.t work

  • February 14, 2017
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Why can I use the shortcut key alt+[ or ] for Select next layer down/up

Is it possible to select it other way, i'm going to use it in an action

I'm on a PC

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Correct answer Benjamin Root

Hi Benjamin

Thx for the actions, i've downloaded it, but the problem is i have to select 3 layers back, so i tried it together with the shiftkey without any luck

I've tried another keyboard, still the same

I'm on a European keyboard (Danish)


Okay, I've got an updated Action Set for you. Included is an action for each of the variations:

  • Select Forward Layer (Alt + ])
  • Select Backward Layer (Alt + [)
  • Add Forward Layer (Alt + Shift + ])
  • Add Backward Layer (Alt + Shift + [)
  • Move Forward Layer (Ctrl + ])
  • Move Backward Layer (Ctrl + [)

Download the Action Set: Dropbox - Move One Layer.atn

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Edit:​

New link: European Keyboard Move/Select Layer Up/Down Workaround

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Benjamin Root
Benjamin Root
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February 14, 2017

Works for me just fine. Used it in an action a few days ago. You might want to reset your Photoshop preferences:

Win: Press and hold Ctrl+Alt+Shift immediately after initiating Photoshop's startup. A box will appear asking if you want to continue with the reset, select "yes." If you don't see this, you weren't fast enough...Try again.

Mac: Press and hold Cmd+Opt+Shift then start Photoshop. A box will appear, asking if you want to continue with the reset, select "yes."

laly123
laly123Author
Participant
February 15, 2017

I've tried that, but still it dosen't work, maybe it's problem in the keyboard?

Benjamin Root
Benjamin RootCorrect answer
Legend
February 15, 2017

Hi Benjamin

Thx for the actions, i've downloaded it, but the problem is i have to select 3 layers back, so i tried it together with the shiftkey without any luck

I've tried another keyboard, still the same

I'm on a European keyboard (Danish)


Okay, I've got an updated Action Set for you. Included is an action for each of the variations:

  • Select Forward Layer (Alt + ])
  • Select Backward Layer (Alt + [)
  • Add Forward Layer (Alt + Shift + ])
  • Add Backward Layer (Alt + Shift + [)
  • Move Forward Layer (Ctrl + ])
  • Move Backward Layer (Ctrl + [)

Download the Action Set: Dropbox - Move One Layer.atn

​

Edit:​

New link: European Keyboard Move/Select Layer Up/Down Workaround

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