Help with mac and photoshop

[pbrooks]

I have a new mac with PSCS4. I am trying to do a layout with a template, and I need to know how to clip a photo to a layer. I appreciate any help with this.

Pam M.

[Traci Reed]

command g when you're on the layer to be clipped

[dana]

for some reason 'command G' doesn't work for me as a clipping mask - it creates a group ... i have to: press option and command at the same time and click on the line between the two layers (photo layer and shape layer) ...

[Nettio]

I use the alt+click method for clipping masks but the shortcut keys will depend on what version of Photoshop you're using. In the older versions Cmd+G was for clipping, but starting with I think CS2, Cmd+G creates groups and Cmd+Option+G creates clipping masks.

In CS4 you should be able to either use the alt+click method or Cmd+Option+G with your top layer selected. Make sure whatever layer you want to clip to is directly below the top layer.

[pbrooks]

Originally Posted by Nettio

In CS4 you should be able to either use the alt+click method or Cmd+Option+G with your top layer selected. Make sure whatever layer you want to clip to is directly below the top layer.

Lynette, thank you so much. Cmd+Option+G works perfectly!