: How to select a layer in Photoshop by clicking on layer content? I know I can ctrl-click on content, but this will select parent / the top of all layers which is really frustrating. If I

@Lee3735518

Photoshop has 2 types of selecting methods. This option is shown at the top when you have the Move Tool (V) selected.



Auto Checked - Will select the top most layer content when selecting objects on the artboard.

Unchecked - Will select the layer content for which layer you have selected in the layers panel.

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