Reverse the Layer Order
Select Layer > Arrange > Reverse to reverse the stacking order of the selected layers. Note: if the layers are in different groups this option is not available.
Select Layer > Arrange > Reverse to reverse the stacking order of the selected layers. Note: if the layers are in different groups this option is not available.
Command (Mac) / Control (Win) + “[“ or “]” moves the layer up or down. This is a very useful shortcut when recording actions as the specific name of the layer is not recorded.
• Option (Mac) / Alt (Win) + “[“ or “]” targets the layer above or below the currently targeted layer.
• Option (Mac) / Alt (Win) +Shift + “] “or + “[“ adds the next layer up or down to the targeted layer(s) (note when you get to the top or bottom of the layer stack, Photoshop will “wrap around” to continue adding/subtracting layers).
• Option (Mac) / Alt (Win) + “,“ or “.” targets the bottom/top -most layer.
• Option (Mac) / Alt (Win) + Shift + “,“ or “.” targets all layers that fall between the currently targeted layer to the top or bottom of the layer stack.
Note: these shortcuts are essential when recording actions as they help to select layers, but do not record the specific “name” of the layer in the action.
Option-Command (Mac) / Alt-Control (Win) + N will enter the last numeric entry in to the “New” dialog box (instead of whatever dimensions were last copied).
The Arrange Documents feature (in the Application Bar) is a fast and flexible way to display multiple documents at once. The first row of icons will “Consolidate All” open documents in Tabs and “Tile all Images in Grid” or “Tile All Images Horizontally or Vertically”. The second set of icons become available as multiple images are opened to provide a variety of layouts (from 1-6 images). In addition, instead of having to go to the Window / Arrange menu to search for display options, you can use the Arrange Document icon to choose to Float all Windows, Create a New Window (not a new file, but a secondary view of a single file), zoom to Actual Pixels and Fit on Screen and choose to Match Zoom, Mach Location and Match Zoom and Location. Note: when working with multiple images, use the Zoom All Windows or Scroll All Windows (in the Options bar) to zoom and pan all images in tandem (holding the Shift key temporarily toggles these options).
So great, we have all of these options for navigating multiple documents. However as I started working, I found that I primarily needed to toggle between seeing one image and seeing all images (tiled in my workspace). To eliminate wasting valuable time looking through menus or trying to find icons, I made my own Keyboard shortcuts! I choose Window / Workspace / Keyboard Shortcut & Menus. Under the “Shortcuts for Application Menus” I selected Window and found “Tile” and “Consolidate to Tabs” I added my own shortcuts that made sense to me (Shift + Command + T for Tabs and Shift + Command + R for Consolidate to Tabs - or, in my mind, “Return to primary image”).
When retouching images (especially when checking for dust or imperfections), I like to systematically move through the document starting at the upper right, moving down screen by screen, then, at the bottom, I move over one screen and start moving up again. In order to do this, the following shortcuts can be truly lifesavers.