Tutorial Tuesday: 3 Easy Ways to Duplicate Layers

Here are 3 different ways to quickly and easily duplicate layers in Photoshop or Photoshop Elements.

Method 1: Click on the layer you would like to duplicate in order to select it.  Hold down the Control key, and hit “J” on the keyboard. A copy will be created. The copy will be placed directly on top of the original element; just select the copy and move it where you would like it to be.



Method 2:  Hold down the ALT key. Click on the layer you would like to duplicate in order to select it. While holding down your mouse button, drag the layer up. When you reach the line between your original layer and the layer above it, let go of your mouse button, and the layer will be duplicated.

Method 3: (Easiest, I think!) Hold down the ALT key, click on the element within your document, and drag it away from the original element. A copy will be created.

credits: Tutorial by SnickerdoodleDesigns
The original tutorial was modified for this blog presentation.

 

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