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User Guide
To distribute layers in an image
1
In the Layers palette, select three or more layers. Shift-click to select contiguous layers, Ctrl-click (Windows) or
Command-click to select noncontiguous layers.
2
Select the Move tool
3
Select one or more distribute options in the options bar.
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A
B
C
D
E
F
Distribute options
A.
Top
B.
Vertical Centers
C.
Bottom
D.
Left
E.
Horizontal Centers
F.
Right
See also
“To link and unlink layers” on page 401
Copying selections or layers
You can use the Move tool to copy selections as you drag them within or between images, or you can copy and move
selections using the Copy, Copy Merged, Cut, and Paste commands. Dragging with the Move tool saves memory
because the clipboard is not used as it is with the Copy, Copy Merged, Cut, and Paste commands.
Copy
Copies the selected area on the active layer.
Copy Merged
Makes a merged copy of all the visible layers in the selected area.
Paste
Pastes a cut or copied selection into another part of the image or into another image as a new layer. If you have
a selection, the Paste command places the copied selection over the current selection. Without an active selection,
Paste places the copied selection in the middle of the view area.
Paste Into (Photoshop)
Pastes a cut or copied selection inside another selection in the same image or a different
image. The source selection is pasted onto a new layer, and the destination selection border is converted into a layer
mask.
Keep in mind that when a selection or layer is pasted between images with different resolutions, the pasted data
retains its pixel dimensions. This can make the pasted portion appear out of proportion to the new image. Use the
Image Size command to make the source and destination images the same resolution before copying and pasting,
and then set the zoom of both images to the same magnification.
Depending on your color management settings and the color profile associated with the file (or imported data), you
may be prompted to specify how to handle color information in the file (or imported data).
See also
“To determine a suggested resolution for an image” on page 186
“Masking layers” on page 432
“To set up color management for Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop” on page 254
To copy a selection
1
Select the area you want to copy.
2
Choose Edit > Copy or Edit > Copy Merged.