Buzz
This article provides a step-by-step guide on centering an object in Photoshop for both Windows and Mac users.
Steps
Open your Photoshop project. Ensure your project contains at least one object (such as text or an image) that you want to center.
Click on View. This tab is located at the top of the Photoshop window (on Windows) or at the top of the screen (on Mac). A menu will appear here.
Click on Snap. This option is in the displayed menu. A checkmark will appear to the left of Snap, indicating that Photoshop's "Snap" feature is now enabled.
- If you see a checkmark next to Snap, the feature is already active in Photoshop.
Select the layer you want to center. In the "Layers" panel of the Photoshop window, click on the name of the layer you wish to center. This will highlight the selected layer in the main window.
Click and drag the layer to the center of the window. Position the layer as close to the center as possible.
Release the mouse button. The object is now centered within the frame.
Tips
- Certain objects, such as text, can be centered by pressing Ctrl+A (or ⌘ Command+A on Mac) to select everything in the Photoshop window, then click the "Align vertical layers" button near the top of the window, followed by the "Align horizontal layers" button.
Warnings
- If you want to center text, ensure there are no leading or trailing spaces; otherwise, the text may appear off-center.
