Adobe After Effects
Open the settings for the selected layer
To open the settings for the selected layer in Adobe After Effects, press Ctrl + Shift + Y. On a Mac, press Cmd + Shift + Y instead.
Where it works: Solid, light, camera, null or adjustment layer selected
Every documented variant
| System | Environment | Keys |
|---|---|---|
| Mac | Desktop app | CmdShiftY |
| Windows | Desktop app | CtrlShiftY |
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.