The shortcut to access the older Refine Edge tool for refining a mask in Photoshop is to hold down the Shift key while clicking the "Select and Mask" (or equivalent) button.
Accessing Refine Edge with a Shortcut
While Photoshop primarily uses the "Select and Mask" workspace for refining selections and masks, the older Refine Edge panel is still accessible using a simple keyboard shortcut combined with a mouse click.
As shown in the reference, you can bring back the familiar Refine Edge tool:
- Hold down the Shift key on your keyboard.
- While holding Shift, click on the button that typically opens the "Select and Mask" workspace (often found in the Options bar when a selection tool or mask is active).
Holding Shift when clicking the button will bypass the standard "Select and Mask" workspace and instead open the Refine Edge dialog box, which is described in the reference as "the same old tool that we all know and love in its own little panel."
Summary of the Shortcut
Here is a quick breakdown of the shortcut:
- Action: Access the older Refine Edge tool.
- Shortcut: Hold Shift + Click the Select and Mask button.
- Result: Opens the classic Refine Edge dialog box.
This shortcut is particularly useful for users who prefer the workflow and interface of the older Refine Edge tool compared to the "Select and Mask" workspace.
