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How do you move layers to the top in Photoshop?

Published in Photoshop Layers 1 min read

To move a selected layer to the very top of the layer stack in Adobe Photoshop, use the keyboard shortcut: Command + Shift + ] (right square bracket) on macOS, or Control + Shift + ] on Windows, according to the provided reference.

Here's a breakdown of the process:

  • Select the Layer: First, you need to select the layer you want to move within the Layers panel.
  • Use the Shortcut: Then, press and hold the command (or control) and shift keys and then press the right square bracket key ]. This will instantly move the selected layer to the top of the layer stack.
Operating System Shortcut
macOS Command + Shift + ]
Windows Control + Shift + ]

The YouTube video referenced, titled "Shortcut to Move Layer to the Top in Photoshop," highlights that this is the quickest way to achieve this result.

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