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Move a Layer

In the Layers Panel (Layers Palette)

If you want to move a layer in the Layers panel (Layers palette), click the layer, hold down the mouse button, and drag the layer to a new position in the stack of layers.

Sometimes you have to try again.

From Photograph to Photograph

There are three methods moving a layer from one photograph to another photograph.

Adjustment layers, such as Levels, are special.

You must use Method #3 below.

Method #1 - Ctrl + a

1) Make sure the layer you want to move is active (highlighted) in the Layers panel (Layers palette).

2) Press Ctrl + a.

A dotted border will appear at the edges of the image.

2) Press Ctrl + c to copy the layer.

3) Open the destination photograph.

4) Press Ctrl + v to paste the layer.

Method #2 - Use the Move Tool

1) Select the Move tool.

2) Make sure the layer you want to move is active (highlighted) in the Layers panel (Layers palette).

3) Press and hold Shift to center the moved layer.

4) Click the image of the layer on the screen, hold down the mouse button, and drag the image onto the thumbnail of the destination photograph located in the project bin (photo bin) at the bottom of the screen.

Method #3 - Tile the Windows & Drag

(8.0 & Later)

The 6.0 and 7.0 versions of Photoshop Elements lack the tile feature.

Later versions have the tile feature.

The Arrange menu is located at the top of your screen.

1) Open the source photograph.

2) Open the destination photograph.

3) Click the Arrange icon.

4) Select the icon on the menu that will display both photographs.

5) Double click the thumbnail for the source photograph in the project bin (photo bin) at the bottom of your screen.

6) Click the layer (highlighted) in the Layers panel that you want to move.

7) Then, while holding down the mouse button, drag the layer onto the image of the destination photograph.

Move an Adjustment Layer

As mentioned, you must move an adjustment layer using Method #3 above.