Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Illustrator | Adobe Indesign | Graphics Designing computer shortcuts
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[ or ] Change Brush Hardness
Add Adjustment Layer as Clipping Mask Clip an adjustment layer to a specific layer for targeted color or tonal corrections.
AdjustmentsCtrl/Cmd + L Levels Adjustment
Alt + Click Subtract from Selection
Alt + Click and Drag Layer Duplicate a layer and move it simultaneously
Alt + Ctrl + Shift + S Save for Web
Alt + Delete Fill with Foreground Color
Alt + Drag Selection Copy a selection while transforming
B Brush Tool
B Brush Tool (hold Option/Alt for Mixer Brush)
Batch Processing Automate repetitive tasks on multiple images at once.
Blending ModesShift + +/– Cycle Through Blending Modes
Brush Blending Modes (cont) Experiment with different blending modes (Multiply, Screen, etc.) for creative effects while painting
Brush Dynamics & PaintingShift + Ctrl/Cmd + Click Drag Sample a color while painting
Brush Tool (B) Options Hold Shift while clicking and dragging to create a perfect circle.
Brushes & PaintingBrush Dynamics Panel (F5) Fine-tune brush behavior based on pressure, stylus angle, and other factors.
Brushes & PaintingCtrl/Cmd + Option/Alt + Click Brush Preset Load brush preset from another document
Brushes & PaintingX Eraser Tool (toggles between Eraser and Background Eraser)
Channel Mixer Adjustment (Ctrl/Cmd + Alt + Shift + M) Mix channels from different layers to create custom color effects.
Channels & AdjustmentsCalculations Adjustment (Ctrl/Cmd + Alt + Shift + B) Combine channels from different layers using various mathematical operations.
Channels & AdjustmentsCtrl/Cmd + Click Layer Thumbnail Load selection from that layer's alpha channel
Channels & AdjustmentsCtrl/Cmd + Shift + I (cont) Invert specific channels (e.g., Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + Ctrl/Cmd + 1 inverts the red channel)
Character Panel Shortcuts Use the Character Panel for font size, style, color, etc. adjustments.
Character Panel Shortcuts (cont) Explore options for underline style, text shadow, and other text formatting.
Click Lock Icons Lock/unlock layer position, transparency, or attributes.
Convert Selection to Path Right-click selection and choose "Convert Selection to Path"
Create Custom Brush Presets Save your favorite brush settings for later use.
Ctrl/Cmd + - Zoom Out
Ctrl/Cmd + [ Move Layer Down
Ctrl/Cmd + ] Move Layer Up
Ctrl/Cmd + ’ Show/Hide Grid
Ctrl/Cmd + + Zoom In
Ctrl/Cmd + 0 (zero) Zoom to 100%
Ctrl/Cmd + A Select All
Ctrl/Cmd + Alt + A Select All Layers
Ctrl/Cmd + Alt + C Canvas Size (resize document canvas)
Ctrl/Cmd + Alt + E Merge Visible Layers to New
Ctrl/Cmd + Alt + E Merge Visible Layers to New with Adjustments (combines merging with adjustments applied)
Ctrl/Cmd + Alt + I Image Size (resize image resolution)
Ctrl/Cmd + Alt + J Right Align Text
Ctrl/Cmd + Alt + Shift + A Adaptive Wide Angle (correct wide-angle lens distortion)
Ctrl/Cmd + B Brightness/Contrast Adjustment
Ctrl/Cmd + C Copy
Ctrl/Cmd + D Deselect
Ctrl/Cmd + Delete Fill with Background Color
Ctrl/Cmd + End Go to End of Image
Ctrl/Cmd + G Group Layers
Ctrl/Cmd + G Create a Clipping Mask (clips a layer's content to the layer below)
Ctrl/Cmd + I Invert Channels
Ctrl/Cmd + K Preferences
Ctrl/Cmd + Option/Alt + Click Drag Move a selection with snapping to guides or rulers
Ctrl/Cmd + Option/Alt + Click Drag Sample all layers while painting
Ctrl/Cmd + Option/Alt + Click Layer Mask Thumbnail Select pixels based on mask opacity.
Ctrl/Cmd + Option/Alt + Click Panel Tab Opens the panel in a new window.
Ctrl/Cmd + Option/Alt + K Preferences (advanced settings for customization)
Ctrl/Cmd + Option/Alt + S Save As...
Ctrl/Cmd + Option/Alt + Shift + Z Step Forward Through History (redo multiple steps)
Ctrl/Cmd + P Print
Ctrl/Cmd + S Save
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + . (period) Hide/Show All Panels (quickly declutter your workspace)
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + Click Layer Thumbnail Create a new selection from the layer's alpha channel
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + E Unsharp Mask (sharpen image)
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + G Ungroup Layers
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + I Invert Selection
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + I Refine Edge (for detailed selection adjustments)
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + I Invert Layer Mask
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + J Center Text
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + M Median Blur
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + N Create a New Fill Layer (choose from Solid Color, Gradient, or Pattern)
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + T Repeat Last Transformation
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + Z Redo
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + Z Repeat Last Action (up to a certain number of times)
Ctrl/Cmd + T Warp Text (distort text shape)
Ctrl/Cmd + T > Right-click > Distort Apply perspective distortion to selections
Ctrl/Cmd + U Hue/Saturation Adjustment
Ctrl/Cmd + V Paste
Ctrl/Cmd + X Cut
Curves Adjustment (Ctrl/Cmd + M) Adjust image contrast and color balance using curves
Darken Shift + Alt + K
Dissolve Shift + Alt + I
Double Click Layer Thumbnail Add Layer Style effects (e.g., drop shadow, bevel)
E Eraser Tool
EditingCtrl/Cmd + Z Undo
Esc Cancel Text Edit
Esc Exit Fullscreen Mode
F Search Bar (refine your search using keywords for specific tools or actions)
F11 Fullscreen Mode
F12 Save for Web (legacy version, some prefer newer Export As..)
F5 Adjust Brush Settings (opens Brush panel for customization)
F6 Cycle Through Foreground/Background Colors (switch between active colors)
FiltersCtrl/Cmd + Shift + B Gaussian Blur
G Gradient Tool
H Hide/Unhide Paths
History Panel Options Create snapshots of your editing process to easily revert to specific points.
Hold Alt Transform from Center Point
Hold Shift Constrain Proportions During Transformation
I Eyedropper Tool
Keyboard Customization Customize keyboard shortcuts to fit your workflow preferences (Preferences > Keyboard Shortcuts).
Keyboard Customization (cont) Explore creating custom menus for frequently used tools and actions.
L Lasso Tool (hold Alt for Polygonal Lasso Tool)
Layer Mask Density Adjust the opacity of the layer mask to control how much of the underlying layer is revealed.
Layer Mask Painting Modes Use black to hide, white to reveal, and gray for partial transparency on the layer mask.
Layers & MasksCtrl/Cmd + Alt + G Add Layer Mask
Layers & MasksLayer Comps Panel Create and manage different versions of your composition with specific layer visibility.
Layers & MasksLock Options (cont) Explore locking options beyond position, transparency, and attributes. Lock layer order or hiding/showing.
Layers & MasksShift + Ctrl/Cmd + Alt + E Create a Clipping Mask with Adjustments (combines clipping mask with adjustments applied)
LayersCtrl/Cmd + Shift + E Merge Visible Layers
Levels Adjustment (Ctrl/Cmd + L) Options Click on the eyedropper icons to set black, white, and gray points for adjustments.
Lighten Shift + Alt + L
Lock Options (cont) Lock a layer's fill style or effects for selective editing.
M Marquee Tool (hold Shift for Elliptical Marquee Tool)
Measurements Panel Measure distances and angles within your image.
Multiply Shift + Alt + M
Navigation & WorkspaceF Search Bar (search for tools, actions, etc.)
Navigation & WorkspaceSpacebar + Click and Drag Scrubs the image history (quickly navigate through past edits)
Navigation & WorkspaceW Workspace Switcher (quickly switch between different pre-defined workspaces).
Navigation & WorkspaceZ Zoom to Fit Selection
NavigationCtrl/Cmd + Home Go to Beginning of Image
O Burn Tool
O Overlay Mode (useful for painting effects)
Option/Alt + Click Add an anchor point
Option/Alt + Click Layer Mask Thumbnail Add a selection to the layer mask
OtherActions Panel (F9) Record repetitive tasks as actions for future automation.
OtherCtrl/Cmd + Option/Alt + O Open Recent File
OtherCtrl/Cmd + Option/Alt + Z Step Backward Through History (undo multiple steps)
OtherF Search Bar (Search for tools, menu items, etc.)
OtherScripts Automate complex tasks using pre-written scripts or record your own actions as scripts.
Overlay Shift + Alt + O
P Toggle Between Original and Refined Selection Preview
Paragraph Panel Shortcuts Access paragraph alignment, spacing, and indentation adjustments.
Paragraph Panel Shortcuts (cont) Access options for hyphenation, justification, and spacing for optimal text layout.
Paragraph Panel Shortcuts (cont) Access options for line spacing, drop caps, and indents for specific paragraph styles.
Pen Tool P
Pen Tool (P) Options Hold Shift while dragging to constrain straight line segments. Hold Option/Alt while dragging to create a curved segment.
Plug-ins Extend Photoshop's functionality with third-party plug-ins for specialized tasks.
Selection & PathsCtrl/Cmd + Shift + Click Layer Thumbnail Select the non-transparent areas of a layer.
Selection Refinement & PathsCtrl/Cmd + Option/Alt + D Defringe Selection (softens the edge of a selection)
SelectionsShift + Click Add to Selection
Selective Color Adjustment Refine specific color ranges within the image
Shift + [ or ] Change Brush Size
Shift + Alt + N Normal Mode
Shift + Click Select Multiple Layers
Shift + Ctrl/Cmd + Alt + B Convert to Black & White
Shift + Ctrl/Cmd + Alt + B Create a Black & White Adjustment Layer
Shift + Ctrl/Cmd + B Auto Contrast
Shift + Ctrl/Cmd + L Auto Levels
Shift + Ctrl/Cmd + T Repeat the last transformation proportionally
Shift + Ctrl/Cmd + U Auto Color
Shift + Double-Click Path Thumbnail Select the path points.
Shift + F6 Feather Selection
Shift + Option/Alt + Click Create a straight segment between anchor points
Shift + Tab Cycle Backwards Through Panels
Shift + X Toggle Brush Angle (controls brush stroke direction)
Shift + Z Zoom to Document Window
Spacebar Hold to temporarily switch to the Hand Tool
T Text Tool
Tab Cycle Through Panels
Tab Groups Create and manage custom workspaces with specific panels grouped together
Tab Groups (cont) Use keyboard shortcuts to save and switch between workspaces.
Text & TypographyCharacter Panel Shortcuts (cont) Explore options for ligatures, kerning, and tracking for precise text control.
Text & TypographyCharacter Panel Shortcuts (cont) Explore options for optical size, superscript, and subscript for enhanced text formatting.
Text & TypographyCtrl/Cmd + J Justify Text
Text & TypographyCtrl/Cmd + Shift + Alt + T Convert Text to Shape (text becomes editable vector path)
TextCtrl/Cmd + Enter Commit Text Edit
ToolsC Crop Tool
Transformations & SelectionsCtrl/Cmd + Shift + D Deselect and Feather Selection (combines deselect with a feathered edge)
TransformationsCtrl/Cmd + T Free Transform
ViewCtrl/Cmd + R Show/Hide Rulers
X Toggle Brush Flow (controls opacity applied with pressure)
Y Dodge Tool
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