How to Do "Step and Repeat" in Photoshop

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open Photoshop.

   Making a new document is often more convenient when you are doing step and repeat.
   
   Choose any size.
   
   Go to File > New or press Ctrl+N in Windows or press ⌘ Command+N in Mac, on the keyboard. , Let that be a square.
   
   You can use the shape tool or make a marquee selection.
   
   Do it on a new layer. , The transform buttons will show up in the four corners of the square. ,, You can also click on the Check(✓) above., A new layer is created as you press the T button (while holding the other keys at the same time).
   
   You can press T (with other keys) as many times as you want.
   
   Just be sure to not to make too many layers. , If you merge or group the layers, it will a lot easier to manage.
   
   Otherwise, you might experience lag working with so many layers.
   
   Select all the layers and press Ctrl+E in Windows and ⌘ Cmd+E on a Mac. , You can use it while selecting hairs, making animations, creating frame animations, etc.
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   Step 2: Open any image or make a new document.

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   Step 3: Make any shape that can be duplicated or transformed.

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   Step 4: Press Ctrl+Alt+T in Windows or ⌘ Cmd+⌥ Option+T on a Mac.

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   Step 5: Move or rotate the object to the desired location/direction.

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   Step 6: Press ↵ Enter when done moving.

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   Step 7: Press Ctrl+Alt+⇧ Shift+T in Windows or ⌘ Cmd+⌥ Option+⇧ Shift+T on a Mac to do the repeat part.

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   Step 8: Merge or group those layers.

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   Step 9: Use the technique until you've got your desired effect.

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