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Moving and aligning the contents of layers, Moving the contents of layers
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214 CHAPTER 8 Using Layers Moving and aligning the contents of layers Moving a layer or layer set on an image moves its contents. You can reposition a layer using the move tool, or you can align and distribute a linked group of layers using the Align Linked or Distribute Linked commands. You can also lock a layer to prevent the contents from being moved on an image. However, a locked layer can be moved above or below other layers. (See "Locking layers" on page 217.) Moving the contents of layers You can reposition the contents of individual layers, layer sets, or linked layers within an image's boundaries unless the layer or layer set is locked or partially locked to prevent movement. (See "Locking layers" on page 217.) 3 Drag anywhere in the image to move the selected layer into the desired position. To constrain the direction of movement to a multiple of 45°, hold down Shift as you drag. To reposition the contents of the layer in 1-pixel increments when the move tool is selected, press the arrow keys on the keyboard. To move the contents of the layer in 10-pixel increments (or to move one frame if you're editing a filmstrip file), press Shift and an arrow key. To reposition the contents of multiple layers: 1 In the Layers palette, link the layers or layer sets you want to move. (See "Linking layers" on page 209.) 2 Use the move tool ( ) to move the linked layers in the image window. To reposition the contents of a layer in an image: 1 In the Layers palette, select the layer or layer set whose contents you want to move. 2 Select the move tool ( ). To activate the move tool when most other tools are selected, hold down Ctrl (Windows) or Command (Mac OS). (When a drawing tool is selected, holding down Ctrl or Command switches to the path component selection tool or direct selection tool. When using the slice tool, holding down Ctrl or Command switches to the slice selection tool, and when using the hand tool, holding down Ctrl or Command switches to the zoom tool.) Lion and zebra layers linked and moved Aligning and distributing the contents of linked layers The Align Linked commands let you align the contents of linked layers to the contents of the active layer or to a selection border. The Distribute Linked commands let you position the contents of