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| Steve Caplin |
Locking Transparency and Loading Selection Areas in Photoshop by Steve Caplin
From the website: Locking transparency is an essential capability to learn, as it allows you to paint on a layer without affecting transparent areas. The shortcut for locking and unlocking transparency is /. The trouble is, this is also the shortcut for locking a layer so it can't be painted on, and locking it so it can't be moved. In general, the key will repeat the last action you chose by clicking in the icons on the palette; but if you do find yourself getting a warning that a task couldn't be completed, just go to the palette and uncheck the box.
