: Can I choose multiple layers in Photoshop in the same manner as selecting multiple objects in MS Word? Selecting multiple objects in MS Word is very easy. You just drag along the page and

@Vandalay110

You can simply click layer by layer on the canvas while holding the shift key.

Or you can select the layers you need by selecting layer by layer by clicking on the layers along with the CTRL button from the layer window.

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@Sarah814

Yes, you can! Just learnt this neat trick from www.elated.com/articles/selecting-layers-in-photoshop/

Use the Move tool
Hold down Ctrl (PC) or cmd (Mac)
Click on background layer or transparent area and drag the cursor
over the layers you want to select. Only works if auto-select is disabled.


Any layer that falls within the marquee is going to be selected

Huge time saver.

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@Merenda852

You can select multiple layers by using Shift + click and Ctrl/Option + click.

Ctrl/Option + click selects additional layers individually, Shift + click selects all layers in between and including your current one and the one you click on.

For more info see: Photoshop / Selecting, grouping, and linking layers

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@Dunderdale640

No, not on the canvas. But if you want to select everything, simply select the top layer, hold shift and select the bottom layer in Layers panel. There is also an option in Select menu called "Select all layers" for this.

If you want to select layers directly on the canvas, turn on Auto-select (visible on the top right part of Photoshop when Move tool is used).

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