Home » Tip of The Day » Using The “New Layer Via Copy” Shortcut With SelectionsUsing The “New Layer Via Copy” Shortcut With Selections December 8, 2016. Posted in: Tip Of The Day. When you have a selection around a pixel layer, pressing Ctrl J (Mac: Command J) will duplicate anything in that selection and paste in a new layer. « Previous Photoshop Tip: | Next Photoshop Tip: » Sign-up for the PTC Newsletter so that you'll never miss a tutorial!. Your Email Address:
