Useful Photoshop Elements shortcuts and tips

Cmd-T : resize current selection

Cmd-I : inverse mask selection

Copy mask to another layer: Cmd-click a mask to select (the mask outline in the layer view). Copy, select other layer, paste.

x – toggles foreground and background colors.

b – select brush

[ ] – increase / decrease brush size

This series of tutorial videos is probably the best I’ve come across so far, very clearly explained.

The best tip ever for layer masks! : “White reveals, Black Conceals”