: Creating series of horizontal lines in photoshop I want to create this final output of image as in this answer, so first I need to create horizontal lines. I am very new to photoshop and

@Ogunnowo857

Let's say you want a 2 pixel line and a 4 pixel gap.


Create a new image that is 1 pixel wide by 6 pixels in height, transparent background.
Take the pencil tool and set it to 1 pixel, this should be a square
Zoom in with Ctrl+Plus / Cmd+Plus until the grid appears
Pencil the very top with two 1 pixel points
You should now have 2 solid pixels followed by 4 pixels
Select All (Ctrl+A / Cmd+A) and then do Edit -> Define Pattern


Now open any photoshop image and you can select an area and do Edit -> Fill -> change setting to Use Pattern -> Choose your newly created pattern.

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@Kaufman565

Create a horizontal line of your desired thickness.


Select the layer with your line and while holding down the alt or option key go to Edit -> Free Transform or use the shortcut command alt/option + cmd/ctrl + T. The use of the alt key simply tells Photoshop you want to duplicate the object along with transforming it.

You will see the transform controls appear. You should then move the horizontal line to a desired distance. Accept the changes by hitting enter or return


Photoshop then saves your Transformation in a neat process called Transform Again (in the Edit Menu). Note that you will have to hold down the alt/option key again to duplicate the result instead of just repeating the transformation. It is much easier to use the Shift + cmd/ctrl + alt/option + T to quickly duplicate multiple lines to your heart's content.



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