How to cycle thru blend modes within the Layer Style dialog??

DD
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doug_downing
Feb 23, 2009
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Hopefully, we all know you can use the Shift key and + or – to cycle through blend modes in the layers panel, as well as in various tools (like the Gradient tool or the Brush tool). A great way to quickly preview your blending options.

But what about within the Layer Style dialog? This seems to the only situation where this shortcut does not work. Is there another shortcut or workaround that can be used here?

I’m using Photoshop CS2 (on a Mac).

Thanks,
Doug D.
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christoph_pfaffenbichler
Feb 23, 2009
I know of no such Shortcut for Layer Styles.
But I wonder how it should work with Bevel and Emboss, which has two Blend Modes, anyway?
DD
doug_downing
Feb 23, 2009
That’s a good point.

I guess that Multiply (for Shadow) and Screen (for Glow) are really the "go to" blends for these effects, and including any other options beyond those is all just gravy.

I’m just so addicted to using the Shift +/- shortcut and really like previewing blending changes that way… (But it would create a conflict within Bevel and Emboss, as you suggest.)

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