Using the Blend If Sliders

Not to be confused with blend modes, Blending Options appears at the top of the Layer Style dialog and controls the way that layers interact with each other. To illustrate this, I have taken a photo and added a layer that has squares filled with black, white, 50% gray, and gradients.

Double-clicking beside the layer name will open the Layer Style dialog with the focus on Blending Options: Default. (You can also Control-click [PC: Right-click] on the layer and choose Blending Options at the top of the contextual menu.) The two sliders under Blend If are the controls we’ll use to change the interaction ...

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