I don’t know about you but when I scrap, I usually end up with a lot of layers. And I’m not very diligent in renaming them at all. So, most of the time I end up with Layer 1, Layer 2 all the way up to Layer 27, plus if I duplicate some elements I’ve got Layer 27 copy, Layer 27 copy 2 and so on and so forth. This can be very confusing, let alone frustrating when I want to move something but I don’t remember what layer number it is!
I used to have to go to the Layers palette and look for the layer I want to make active there. I just found out that there is an easier way!
Make sure you’re on the Move tool (type V to get there quickly). Ctrl-click (Win) or Command-click (Mac) on the element you want to get to. Photoshop will find the top-most layer that contains the information where your cursor is and makes it active. If you want to activate a lower layer, right-click (Win) or ctrl-click(Mac) and you will see a list of all the layers below where your cursor is.
I hope you find this little tip as useful as I have.
Have a great day!
February 6th, 2010 at 11:19 am
awesome tip! Can’t wait to try this!
February 6th, 2010 at 2:02 pm
Thank you! I always have the same problem and am so glad to know about such an easy trick.
February 7th, 2010 at 2:21 pm
Thanks soooo much! This is one of the coolest & most helpful tips I’ve come across in a LONG time!!
February 14th, 2010 at 4:25 pm
Holy Bananas, that’s useful! I spent over 1/2 hour trying to get to a tiny bow element hidden amidst 37 layers last night. Sheesh. Guess I need to start using groups! Thanks so much for tip!!!
February 21st, 2010 at 3:07 am
cool tip. i always need to go layer-hunting. thanks.