: Photoshop: Transform or Scale layer via keyboard shortcut? I am looking for a way to scale/transform a Photoshop layer using the keyboard only. Similar to the way this is handled in InDesign

@Deb5748823

I have found a way to make this happen using Actions, via this post over on the Adobe forums:


start recording a new Action
invoke the Transform command (Edit > Free Transform)
Enter a transformation percentage in the Width and Height boxes in the Options Bar, such as 110% to enlarge the layer by 10%
Hit return to accept the transformation
Stop recording the Action
Assign the action a keyboard shortcut (such as Cmd-1) via the Actions Options menu item in the Actions panel fly-out menu


Repeat this to scale down, using 90% in the percentage fields, and a similar keyboard shortcut.

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@Cugini998

You can move layers withe the arrow keys ←,→,↓,↑ if you have the move tool enabled. This move is by default one pixel but grows to bigger increment if you hold shift down. Zoom levels affect move distance.

The keys work also in transform mode so when you hit ctrl+t, for move tool you also get the nudging. Likewise if you have a selection then the arrows move the selection.

I am not aware anything you can do to nudge scale tough. Scripting can surely make this function if you really need it.

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