On Windows, holding Alt and clicking tab allows one to switch between different windows, even from the same app. For example, pressing the Alt-Tab combination to switch between apps works a little differently on Windows vs Mac. Maintains proportions while scaling, constrains movement etc. Some things took a little longer to master though, especially some shortcuts. 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 I’ll try and return and keep this page updated. 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.

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