You can apply a layer style to a layer group. Simply convert the layer group to a smart object by clicking on the group, then choosing Convert to Smart Object from the Layers panel’s flyout…
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GROUPING MULTIPLE LAYERS IN A LAYER GROUP
Layer groups are a great way to collect multiple layers into one set and manipulate them. Rather than creating one set and dragging all of the layers into the set, select all of the layers…
AUTO-SELECTING A LAYER
Here’s a really cool way to select a layer: with the Move tool (V) active, press-and-hold the Command (PC: Ctrl) key and click on that layer in the image.
SELECT SIMILAR LAYERS
Here’s a quick way to select multiple layers of the same kindâ”meaning multiple shape layers, type layers, or adjustment layers. Just click on one of the layers, and then from the Select menu, choose Similar…
CHANGE THE FILL OPACITY ON THE FLY
You probably know that (with a non-painting tool selected) you can press a number to change the opacity of a layer (1 for 10%, 2 for 20%, etc.). But what if you want to change…
COPY & PASTE BLEND MODES AND OPACITY
Not only can you copy-and-paste layer styles from one layer to another, but you can also use the same method to copy blend modes and opacity to multiple layers. Just pick the layer that has…
DUPLICATING SMART OBJECTS
When you use the standard shortcut Command-J (PC: Ctrl-J) to duplicate a smart object, changes you make to the smart object will affect both copies. To avoid this, Control-click (PC: Right-click) on the smart object…
SAVING A CUSTOM SHAPE
When you have a vector shape you want to save as a permanent custom shape in Photoshop, simply select the shape then go under the Edit menu and choose Define Custom Shape. You can also…