: How to copy-paste a layer within same document? (Photoshop) I would like to be able to copy a layer, then find a different group and paste it there. Right now when I duplicate a layer it
I would like to be able to copy a layer, then find a different group and paste it there. Right now when I duplicate a layer it appears right under the source layer and I have to drug it through the whole list of groups and subgroups to place it in the proper place. (you see how painful this can be with a lot of groups.) The obvious Ctrl+C only copies the transparency. Is there simpler way to copy the layer and place it in a different location in the same document?
edit: working with shape layers
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Cheat. Create a new document, drag your layer to that, go back to the first document, scroll down in the Layers palette to where you want the new one, and drag it from your second document to your first.
You can hold the Alt/Option key down while you click and drag a layer in the Layers Panel to move it. When you let go, it'll drop a copy of the layer, including all styles and masks applied the layer.
I'm guessing that you're missing the "Select All" step in this workflow.
Target the layer you want to copy.
Select all (Ctl-A).
Copy (Ctl-C).
Target the layer that will be below the new layer.
Paste.
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