What is the keyboard shortcut for New Layer (Photoshop on the Web)
There are two keyboard shortcuts for creating a new layer in Photoshop on the Web:
- Ctrl+Shift+Alt+N (Windows) or Cmd+Shift+Option+N (Mac)
- Shift+Cmd+J (Mac)
The first shortcut creates a new layer above the currently selected layer, while the second shortcut creates a new layer from a selection.
To use the first shortcut, simply hold down the Ctrl+Shift+Alt keys on Windows or the Cmd+Shift+Option keys on Mac and then press the N key. A new layer will be created above the currently selected layer.
To use the second shortcut, first make a selection on the canvas. Then, hold down the Shift+Cmd keys on Mac and then press the J key. A new layer will be created from the selection.
Here is an example of how to use each shortcut:
To create a new layer above the currently selected layer:
- Select the layer where you want to create the new layer above.
- Hold down the Ctrl+Shift+Alt keys on Windows or the Cmd+Shift+Option keys on Mac.
- Press the N key.
- A new layer will be created above the currently selected layer.
To create a new layer from a selection:
- Make a selection on the canvas.
- Hold down the Shift+Cmd keys on Mac.
- Press the J key.
- A new layer will be created from the selection.
Keyboard shortcuts can save you a lot of time and make you more efficient when using Photoshop on the Web. By learning and using these two shortcuts, you can quickly and easily create new layers in your images.