Key Shortcuts


ElementsXXL adds 30 new key shortcuts to Photoshop Elements. Many of these key shortcuts are also available in Photoshop. You can also define your own key shortcuts via Edit > Key Shortcuts. These new defined key shortcuts then have a higher priority than the ones mentioned here.

Here is a list of the ElementsXXL shortcuts:
Shortcut Corresponding Menu Item
Shift + N
File > New > Image from Clipboard
Ctrl + V
If no image is opened, it works like: File > New > Image from Clipboard
Ctrl + Alt + V
Edit > Paste Special > Paste as Smart Object
Alt + Shift + Ctrl + O
File > Browse in Organizer
Alt + Shift + Ctrl + I
File > File Info
Shift + Ctrl + F
Edit > Fade
Shift + F5
Edit > Fill
Ctrl + 4 Image > Channels > RGB
Ctrl + 5 Image > Channels > Red
Ctrl + 6 Image > Channels > Green
Ctrl + 7 Image > Channels > Blue
Shift + Ctrl + H
Enhance > Adjust Lighting > Shadows/Highlights
Ctrl + L
Enhance > Adjust Lighting > Levels (Photoshop Elements 15 and higher)
Ctrl + M
Enhance > Adjust Lighting > Curves
Ctrl + B
Enhance > Adjust Color > Color Balance
Shift + Ctrl + B
Enhance > Black & White
Shift + Alt + Ctl + A Select > All Layers
Shift + Ctrl + Alt + F
Select > Find Layers
Alt + Ctrl + R
Select > Refine Edge
Shift + Ctrl + Q
Select > Edit in Quick Mask Mode
Ctrl + Alt + 4 Select > Selection From > Luminosity
Ctrl + Alt + 5 Select > Selection From > Red Channel
Ctrl + Alt + 6 Select > Selection From > Green Channel
Ctrl + Alt + 7 Select > Selection From > Blue Channel
Ctrl + E Layer > Merge Group (if a layer group is selected)
Alt + Ctrl + E Layer > Stamp Group (if a layer group is selected)
Alt + Shift + Ctrl + E
Layer > Stamp Visible
Ctrl + R
Filter > Correct Camera Distortion
Shift + Ctrl + X
Filter > Distort > Liquify
Shift + Ctrl + Y
View > Proof Colors
Ctrl + Alt + F
View > Full Screen Mode