Home » Tip of The Day » Centering LayersCentering Layers August 2, 2016. Posted in: Tip Of The Day. To perfectly center a layer, click on the layer in the layers panel, then press Ctrl A (Mac: Command A) to “Select All” then select the Move tool and click the “Align vertical centers” and “Align horizontal centers” icons in the Options bar. « Previous Photoshop Tip: | Next Photoshop Tip: » Sign-up for the PTC Newsletter so that you'll never miss a tutorial!. Your Email Address: