How to Quickly Update a Photoshop File with Multiple Layer Effects
Combine multiple text effects and retain editability with this Photoshop master file trick.
In this Photoshop how-to video, Bart Van de Wiele reveals a smarter way to manage complex layered designs. He demonstrates placing the base text from a separate source file then adding effects on top. When the source file is edited, every linked instance updates automatically with all effects intact. It’s an efficient, time-saving technique that keeps your compositions flexible and fully editable.
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This article was last modified on November 7, 2025
This article was first published on November 8, 2025
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