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Chapter Profile
                  5                                                                Layers Chapter Profile


                                                                                     Working with Layers
                                                                                          Merging Two Images
                                    Advanced
                                                                                        Filters


                                                                                           Changing the On-screen Size
                                                                                            of an Image
                                  Features of                                                Changing the Print Size of
                                                                                                    an Image
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                 In the previous chapter, you have learned about various tools in GIMP. This chapter will introduce
                 some advanced features of GIMP. Let us starts the chapter with learning about layers.


                        LAYERS


                 Layers are transparent sheets which are stacked on top of each other so that individual objects of
                 an image can be edited without affecting other objects. We can add new layers, change the position
                 of layers, delete layers and customise layers. When we create a new image in GIMP, it exists as a
                 single layer, called as Background layer. We can add many layers in a file. They all get added on top
                 of the background layer. Each layer can be edited separately. The Layers palette displays all layers.
                 It also has buttons to create new layers or delete an existing one.

                                         Layers tab




                                       Lock buttons
                                           Eye icon                                     Layers stack




                                   Raise this layer                                     Lower this layer


                                                                                        Create a duplicate layer
                          Create a new layer group




                                Create a new layer                                      Delete a layer

                                                                   Anchor a floating layer

                    Layers tab: It is used to move the Layers palette around the GIMP window.

                    Lock buttons: It contains Lock Pixels, Lock Position and Size, and Lock Alpha Channel buttons.



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