Adobe After Effects
Select the previous layer
In Adobe After Effects, Ctrl + Up arrow will select the previous layer. On a Mac, press Cmd + Up arrow instead.
Where it works: Timeline
Every documented variant
| System | Environment | Keys |
|---|---|---|
| Mac | Desktop app | CmdUp arrow |
| Windows | Desktop app | CtrlUp 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.