: Select layer in Photoshop with layer effects I need a way to get at the dimensions of a Photoshop layer with their layer effects. All methods I can find (such as command/control-clicking the

@Odierno310

Please, check out this tutorial:

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@Shelton719

Duplicate the layer and create a new empty layer. Hold both layers and merge them (duplicated one and empty one) then hit ctrl+t. You will see the dimensions in the info panel (window -> info)

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@Welton168

You will have to make the effects their own layer, or convert the object to a smart object.

Smart Object(recommended non-destructive)

Right click on the layer and convert it to a smart object. It should account for the effects in your bounding box and dimensions.

OR

Effect Layers

Select the object and Go to Layer -> Layer Style -> Create Layer

This will convert all the effects into their respective layers. Then you can group and it will account for those effects.

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@Nimeshi706

New layer (Command/Ctrl+Option/Alt+Shift+N)
Merge Visible (Command/Ctrl+Option/Alt+Shift+E)
Command/Ctrl click the tumbnail
Delete the new layer if necessary


You could also use the Create Layer option by Control/Right-clicking the fx icon next to the layer name in the Layer Panel.

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