Photoshop Workflow
Use this guide to plan custom keyboard shortcuts without losing track of the defaults. It is written for practical creative workflows where the final asset needs to be easy to edit, export, document, and hand off.
When This Matters
How to Customize Photoshop Shortcuts is most useful when the same task repeats across multiple files, teammates, platforms, or publishing slots. A small checklist prevents last-minute guessing and keeps the work tied to the right format, size, shortcut, color role, or prompt purpose.
Recommended Workflow
- List the commands that interrupt your current workflow most often.
- Avoid changing common defaults that teammates or tutorials expect.
- Export your shortcut set before experimenting.
- Document custom commands in a small cheat sheet and keep the KYS file backed up.
Common Mistakes
- Changing too many commands in one session.
- Overwriting a proven shortcut set without a backup.
- Using shortcuts that conflict with operating system or tablet shortcuts.
Use the Related Tool
Open KYS File Viewer to apply this workflow in the browser. The related Fundy tool is free, local-first, and designed to produce a copyable or downloadable result.
Handoff Checklist
- Confirm the final file, shortcut sheet, palette, or prompt matches the intended use.
- Keep a source copy separate from exported delivery files.
- Name the output clearly enough for another person to understand without opening it.
- Link back to the tool or guide when sharing the workflow with a teammate.