

Maintains proportions while scaling, constrains movement etc. The keys are the same on both, but there is a slight difference in some keys, this is why I write things like Alt/Option.Īlt/Option: Offers alternative functions, such as creating a mask that is filled with black, vs white.Ĭtrl/Cmd: Used in conjunction with other keys, launches tools such as curves etc. Feel free to add your favorites in the comments, bookmark and share this page with everyone you know 🙂 Mac vs Windows Difference, Shift + Alt + E, Shift + Option + E. Add to a selection, Any selection tool +. I’ll try and return and keep this page updated. New layer via cut, Shift + Control + J, Shift + Command + J.

Watch this video to see a few of my favorites in action, and Ill also add a few here. I hold nothing back and I’m very happy to share them all with you. I have been writing the tips column for Photoshop User Magazine, every month for about 14 years or so and have learned a few tips in that time. Also, if you watch and read my tutorials here at PhotoshopCAFE you will discover a ton of shortcuts and tips in every tutorial. How do you learn all these? This tutorial is a good place to start. It’s not unusual to be a couple of keystrokes ahead of your computer. While a less-experienced Photoshop user is digging around in the menus, the pro is tapping keys and getting things done rapidly and efficiently. When you watch a real Photoshop pro work, you will notice that they make use of keyboard shortcuts as much as possible. My top 5 favorite Photoshop Keyboard shortcuts (hotkeys)Įveryone loves getting things done quickly and these tips will help you. Photoshop CC Shortcuts: Mac Change to a specific blend mode, (w/Move tool) Shift-Option-letter (ie: NNormal, MMultiply.
