To move all layers within a group in Photoshop, you first need to select all the layers within that group. Then, simply click and drag any of the selected layers, and all layers within the group will move together as a single unit.
Here’s a step-by-step guide:
- Open your Photoshop document: Make sure you have your project file open with the layers you want to move.
- Locate the Layer Group: In the Layers panel, find the group that contains the layers you wish to move.
- Select All Layers in the Group:
- Click on the group folder to expand it.
- Click on the topmost layer of the group.
- Hold down the Shift key and click on the bottommost layer of the group. This will select all the layers in between.
- Alternatively, with the group expanded, you can use the keyboard shortcut
Ctrl
+A
on Windows orCmd
+A
on Mac to select all layers within the active group.
- Click and Drag:
- Once all layers are selected, click on any of the highlighted layers in the canvas.
- While holding the mouse button down, drag your mouse.
- All selected layers within the group will move in unison.
- Positioning: Drag the selected layers to your desired location. Release the mouse button when the group is correctly positioned.
This method is highly effective for maintaining the relative positions of your grouped layers.
Action | Description |
---|---|
Select all layers | Click first layer, shift-click last, or use Ctrl/Cmd+A |
Click and drag | Click any selected layer and move on the canvas |
By using the click and drag method after selecting the layers in the group, you move the group as a whole, ensuring alignment and spacing are maintained.