Photoshop Layers: Grouping and Naming
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Objective
I can group and name layers in Photoshop to organize a design project.
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Warm-up video
Dansky · 11:11
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
When working with clients on design projects, it's useful to name layers and keep them somewhat organized, but the final polishing and organization can wait until the end when you supply the PSD file.
- 2
To organize layers, select elements using the auto-select function, group the layers (using command/control + G), move the group to the top, and name the group.
- 3
After grouping and naming layers, you can further organize by going into each group and naming the individual layers within the group.
Part 3 of 4
Practice
7 questions
Why is it important to organize layers in Photoshop when working on a design project?
According to the video, when is it most crucial to organize your layers in Photoshop?
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Exit ticket
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“You have a Photoshop file with several layers that make up a logo. Describe the steps you would take to group these layers into a folder named 'Logo' and then change the color of the folder to green.”
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