Scaling Effects on Multiple Layers

Is it possible to scale the effects I have applied (namely, stroke) on multiple layers at the same time?
I currently have 20 layers with the stroke applied, and it's a tedious and time consuming task scaling them individually after I've scaled the image/design (using Layer -> Layer Styles -> Scale Effects).

rbd_bellamy wrote:
Is it possible to scale the effects I have applied (namely, stroke) on multiple layers at the same time?
I currently have 20 layers with the stroke applied,
Given that you say you have 20 layers with the same stroke effect, why don't you just scale your stroke effect on one layer (as you already did) and then right-click on layer >> copy layer style after which you select the remaining 19 layers (click first, shift-click on last) and right-click >> paste layer style ?

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MisterStylow wrote:
Delete multiple Layers by selecting multiple object?
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