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Creating a new layer New Layer dialog box
The new layer will appear above the background layer in the Layers panel. By default, they are named
as Layer 1, Layer 2, … and so on.
Indicates layer visibility Layers
Create new fill or
adjustment layer Delete layer
Add a layer style Create a new layer
Add layer mask
Components of Layers panel
Layers panel allows you to:
• change the visibility of a layer to on and off by clicking on the eye icon next to the layer name.
If you see the eye icon, it means the layer visibility is on. Clicking on the eye again will make the
layer invisible.
• rename a layer by double-clicking on the layer name.
• change the order of the layers by clicking and dragging the layer up/down to the new position in
the Layers panel.
• create a new layer by clicking on the Create a new layer button at the bottom of the Layers panel.
• make a duplicate layer by right-clicking on the layer name and selecting the Duplicate Layer
option. The Duplicate Layer dialog box appears. Type the name of the new layer. By default, it is
the name of the copied layer with copy attached to the name of layer.
• add a style to a layer by clicking on the Add a layer style button.
• filter layers on the basis of pixel layers, adjustment layers, type layers, shape layers and smart objects.
• delete a layer by clicking on the Delete layer button.
• create a new fill or adjustment layer by clicking on the Create new fill or adjustment layer button.
• create a layer group by combining multiple layers.
SAVING A FILE IN PHOTOSHOP
Follow the below steps to save a Photoshop document:
Step 1: Click on the File → Save option from the Menu Bar or press the Ctrl + S keys. The Save As
dialog box will appear.
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