Home » Tip of The Day » Quickly Select The Layer Above or BelowQuickly Select The Layer Above or Below January 7, 2016. Posted in: Tip Of The Day. While a layer is selected in the Layers panel, hold Alt (Mac: Option) and press [ or ] to select the layer above or below. « Previous Photoshop Tip: | Next Photoshop Tip: » Sign-up for the PTC Newsletter so that you'll never miss a tutorial!. Your Email Address: