Layers are one of the most important concepts in Photoshop. By utilizing layers, you can Non-destructively edit your images, which means you can always go back and make changes without harming the original image.
Photoshop provides many different ways to select a layer. In this article, we will go over some of the most common methods.
The Layers Panel
The first and most obvious way to select a layer is through the Layers panel. The Layers panel is located on the right side of the screen by default.
If you don’t see it, go to Window > Layers. In the Layers panel, you will see all of the layers that make up your image as well as some important information about each layer.
For example, if you want to select the top layer in the layer stack, you would use the keyboard shortcut Shift+Ctrl+Alt+[ (Windows) or Shift+Command+Option+[ (Mac). However, if you want to select the bottom layer in the layer stack, you would use the keyboard shortcut Shift+Ctrl+Alt+] (Windows) or Shift+Command+Option+] (Mac).
So, when it comes to selecting layers in Photoshop, make sure you use the correct keyboard shortcut for the location of the layer in the layer stack.
To select a layer, simply click on it in the Layers panel. The currently selected layer will have a highlighted name and thicker border.
You can also tell which layer is currently selected by looking at the layer thumbnail. The thumbnail for the currently selected layer will have a highlighted border. Now that you know how to select a layer, let’s look at some of the things you can do with layers.
Conclusion:
The Layers panel is the primary way to select a layer in Photoshop. You can also tell which layer is currently selected by looking at the layer thumbnail. The thumbnail for the currently selected layer will have a highlighted border.
