Chapter 8. Work with Layers

Work with Layers

You can separate the elements in your image so that you can move and transform them independently of one another. You can accomplish this by placing them in different layers.

What Are Layers? 160

Create and Add to a Layer 162

Hide a Layer 164

Move a Layer 165

Duplicate a Layer 166

Delete a Layer 167

Reorder Layers 168

Change the Opacity of a Layer 170

Merge and Flatten Layers 172

Rename a Layer 174

Transform a Layer 175

Create a Solid Fill Layer 176

Create an Adjustment Layer 178

Edit an Adjustment Layer 180

Link Layers 182

Blend Layers 184

Work with Smart Objects 186

What Are Layers?

A Photoshop image can consist of multiple layers, with ...

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