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Photoshop shortcuts

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The Tools section uses single letters, such as Move tool, Brush Tool and Eyedropper. Layers creates and arranges layers: New layer, Duplicate layer, Group layers, Merge layers. Image has Free Transform, Image Size and Canvas Size.

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Tips for Photoshop

  • Send Layer Back Ctrl[ and Bring Layer Forward Ctrl] move the selected layer down or up in the stack.
  • Image Size CtrlAltI and Canvas Size CtrlAltC use the same modifiers with different letters.
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Tools9

ActionShortcut
Move tool
Marquee Selection
Lasso tools
Quick Selection
Brush Tool
Eraser tools
Gradient Tool
Type tools
Eyedropper

Layers6

ActionShortcut
New layer
Duplicate layer
Merge layers
Group layers
Send Layer Back
Bring Layer Forward

Image3

ActionShortcut
Free Transform
Image Size
Canvas Size
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many keyboard shortcuts does Photoshop have on Windows?

Photoshop has 18 keyboard shortcuts on Windows, organized into 3 sections: Tools, Layers, Image. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.

Which Photoshop shortcuts should I learn first?

Start with Move tool (V), Brush Tool (B), New layer (Ctrl+Shift+N), Duplicate layer (Ctrl+J), Free Transform (Ctrl+T), Merge layers (Ctrl+E). The sections on this page list the rest.

Can I download Photoshop shortcuts as a PDF?

Yes. Click the download button at the top of this page to generate a printable PDF cheat sheet with all 18 Photoshop shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.

Where is the official Photoshop keyboard shortcuts documentation?

The official Photoshop keyboard shortcuts documentation is available on their website. Every shortcut on this page is sourced from and verified against the official documentation to ensure accuracy.

Do these Photoshop shortcuts work on all Windows keyboards?

Yes. These shortcuts work on standard Windows keyboards. The modifier keys are Ctrl, Alt, Shift, and the Windows key (⊞). Some laptop keyboards may have compact layouts where certain keys require an Fn modifier to access.

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