TIP: Some Little-Known Layers Shortcuts

I don't know if these are really little known--it's more like they're "little used," but they can save you a lot of time on a daily basis. The first is how to create a new layer without clicking on the New Layer button at the bottom of the Layers palette. It's Shift-Option-Command-N (PC: Shift-Alt-Control-N). Another handy one is for choosing a Blend Mode for your current layer. Want to switch the Layer to Multiply Mode? Press Shift-Option-M (PC: Shift-Alt-M). Want Screen Mode? Try Shift-Option-S (PC: Shift-Alt-S). How about Overlay? Shift-Option-O (PC: Shift-Alt-O). Get the drift? OK, one more, but this is just for CS2 users: if you want to create a new layer that is a flattened version of your entire layered document, try Shift-Option-Command-E (PC: Shift-Alt-Control-E). If you're not already using these, give 'em a try. :)