Automatically Select Layers in Photoshop
Use this trick to select a layer’s content by clicking directly on the canvas, instead of taking a trip to the Layers panel.
In this short Photoshop how-to video, Khara Plicanic reveals how to select content directly on the canvas. No more clicking on the specific layer in the Layers panel before moving objects around. It’s like a superpower!
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This article was last modified on March 26, 2026
This article was first published on March 26, 2026
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