Adobe After Effects
Select the next layer
To select the next layer in Adobe After Effects, press Ctrl + Down arrow. On a Mac, press Cmd + Down arrow instead.
Where it works: Timeline
Every documented variant
| System | Environment | Keys |
|---|---|---|
| Mac | Desktop app | CmdDown arrow |
| Windows | Desktop app | CtrlDown arrow |
Where this comes from
Keyboard shortcuts in After Effects
Documentation checked on 2026-09-14. That is a documentation review, not a test run inside the application.