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Secrets means shortcuts that are not documented in the menus.By using this software shortcuts we can boost up productivity.The top ten photo shop secrets are the following.

1.Drag selection.

With this tool we can drag on the document .The point is to be noticed that do not release the mouse . Now hold down Space bar. It will drag the undefined selection.

2.Drag to adjust numeric value

It is used to mouse over the input box.Hold down Cmd + drag left or right to increase/decrease. Hold down Cmd + Opt or Shift key and drag can change the value in decimal or 10 interval. This shortcut works in all dialog palettes.

3.Collapse or expand all layer groups

By using this key we can collapse or expand all root-level layer groups by holding down Cmd + click on the triangle icon. Hold down Cmd + Opt + click on the triangle icon will collapse or expand all level layer groups.

4.Set specific blending mode

It is used to set layer to specific blending mode
Opt + Shift + C, N, M, S, D…
For examples:
Normal = Opt + Shift + N
Screen = Opt + Shift + S
Multiply = Opt + Shift + M
Color = Opt + Shift + C

5.Load Channel selection

We know that Cmd + number keys (1, 2, 3) will activate the channels in sequent. Similarly press Cmd+Opt+ number keys will load the selection. For example, press Cmd + Opt + 4 will load Alpha channel 1.

6.Increase / decrease brush size

With Brush tool selected, we can increase / decrease the brush size by pressing [or] key (square bracket key). Press Shift + [ or ] will increase / decrease brush hardness.

7.Duplicate layer

There are several shortcuts to duplicate layers.First one is we can hold down Cmd + Opt + drag to duplicate the active layer.The second one is Cmd + Opt + arrow keys (Up, Down, Left, Right).The third one is Cmd + J will duplicate the active layer in exact position.The fourth one is Hold down Opt + drag within the Layers palette can also duplicate layers.

8.Change workspace background

By default Photoshop use grey for the workspace background color. It can change that by- select your favorite color and then choose the Paint Bucket tooland then Hold down Shift + click on the working area (outside the document area).

9.Scale proportionally from center

It is so easy to use., Hold down Opt + Shift + drag will scale proportionally from the center.Keep using this we can the improvement in speed of productivity.

10.Shortcut to Eyedropper

If the Brush tool selected, hold down Opt key will quickly activate the Eyedropper tool. Hold down Opt + Shift will activate the Color Sampler Tool.