Whether you are editing product photos, designing posters, or updating social media cover images, you will repeatedly save your work, undo changes, switch tools, and adjust layers. Learning these Photoshop shortcuts reduces the need to search through menus. Placing frequently used commands on dedicated keys within easy reach can also make editing more convenient.

The Photoshop Operations plugin for Stream Dock is provided by MiraBox and supports commonly used Photoshop hotkeys. Its listing includes support information for Windows and macOS. With a compatible Stream Dock device, you can arrange shortcuts around the way you edit and create a dedicated page for your everyday Photoshop commands.

Manage Common Photoshop Commands with Stream Dock

If you are new to Photoshop, start with saving, undoing, and switching tools. If you regularly edit photos or create design assets, prioritize commands for duplicating layers, using Free Transform, managing selections, and viewing your image. Keeping these commands in consistent positions makes them easier to find during repetitive tasks.

Photoshop Operations is a Stream Dock plugin. Start with the actions available in the plugin, then use the Stream Dock software's hotkey feature to add any other shortcuts you need. The software also supports switching between pages and scenes, so you can organize commands for photo editing, layout work, and other tasks separately.

Basic Photoshop Keyboard Shortcuts

The tables below cover 21 common Photoshop commands to help you learn shortcuts and plan your key layout. They use the default shortcuts in the desktop version of Photoshop. Cmd refers to the Command key on a Mac keyboard. The actions available in the plugin depend on the list shown after installation. Custom shortcuts or legacy settings may differ from those listed here.

Files and Basic Editing

 

Save and Undo are useful commands to place within easy reach. With the current default settings, Ctrl/Cmd + Z performs Undo, while Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + Z performs Redo. These shortcuts behave differently if legacy undo shortcuts are enabled.

Switching Between Common Tools

 

These letter keys select tools or tool groups. A group may contain several tools; for example, M is used for both the Rectangular Marquee and Elliptical Marquee tools. Whether you need to hold Shift while pressing a letter key to cycle through a group depends on the Use Shift Key for Tool Switch preference.

Brush Size and Image Views

 

Place Decrease Brush Size and Increase Brush Size next to each other for easy access while painting. When reviewing an image, switch between Fit on Screen and 100% to check the overall composition and pixel-level detail. Square-bracket shortcuts may be affected by your keyboard layout and input mode.

How to Set Up the Photoshop Shortcuts Plugin in Stream Dock

1. Connect your device and open the Stream Dock software. Make sure the software recognizes your device.

2. Open the Photoshop Operations plugin page on MiraBox Space, click Get, and follow the on-screen instructions to install it.

3. Find the relevant actions in the Stream Dock software's plugin list, assign the functions you need to device keys, and review their settings. Use the software's hotkey feature to configure any additional key combinations.

4. Open Photoshop and make it the active window. Test simple commands such as Save and Undo first, then check the other keys one at a time. Keep the Stream Dock software running while you work.

Use the appropriate key combinations for Windows or macOS. If you have customized your Photoshop shortcuts, check the current settings under Edit > Keyboard Shortcuts and configure Stream Dock to match.

Arrange Your Keys Around the Way You Edit

For your first layout, start with six common commands: Save, Undo, Layer via Copy, Free Transform, Deselect, and Fit on Screen. Use the layout for a few editing sessions, notice which commands you reach for most, and gradually add tool shortcuts and color adjustment commands.

For ecommerce product images, you could place Crop, Type, Free Transform, and Save on one page. For detailed photo editing, group the Brush tool, brush size controls, Undo, and the 100% view together. If you frequently revise posters, prioritize the Type tool, layer duplication, and layer grouping.

These layouts are examples you can build using the plugin's available actions together with the software's hotkey feature. Clear labels and neighboring keys for related functions make the layout easier to learn than filling every key at once.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Use This Photoshop Shortcuts Plugin on Mac

The plugin page lists support information for macOS and Windows. Before using it, check that your device is included in the supported range and configure the shortcuts for your operating system.

Why Is a Key Not Triggering the Expected Command

First, test the same shortcut on your computer keyboard. If it does not work there either, check Photoshop's current state and shortcut settings. If the keyboard shortcut works, review the Stream Dock key assignment, confirm that it matches your operating system, and make sure Photoshop is the active window. When you are entering text, editing a value, or using a dialog box, keystrokes may be handled by the active input field.

Do I Still Need Photoshop After Installing the Plugin

Yes. The plugin triggers Photoshop commands, while the image editing itself takes place in Photoshop. You will need Photoshop, the Stream Dock software, and a compatible device, with the relevant settings configured.

Download the Photoshop Operations Plugin

To put your favorite Photoshop shortcuts on dedicated desk controls, install the plugin and start with Save, Undo, and the commands you use most. As you find a layout that suits you, add more of your editing workflow to your Stream Dock pages.

Get the Photoshop Operations Plugin on MiraBox Space

 

 

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