Question: How Do You Direct Select a Layer in Photoshop?
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How do I Auto Select a layer in Photoshop?

To auto-select multiple layers, press and hold Ctrl (Win) / Command (Mac) to temporarily turn Auto-Select on, and then add the Shift key. Click in the document to select the layers you need, and then release the keys to turn Auto-Select back off.

How do you select direct in Photoshop?

Direct Selection Tool

  1. In the Toolbox, select the Direct Selection Tool.
  2. Drag on the image to select a path or shape segment or click directly on an anchor point to select it*.
  3. Drag selected anchor point or segment (by an anchor point) to re-shape path or vector shape mask.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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