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Step 3:  In the New Layer dialog box, enter a name for the new layer.
              Step 4:  Click the OK button to create the new layer.
              A new layer will appear in the Layers Panel above the currently selected layer.



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              The other options in the Layer Menu are as follows:

                          Option                                            Description
               Edit Layer                  This function enables the user to change the layer's name.

               New Layer from Visible      It makes a new layer out of all the components of the layers that are presently visible.
               Duplicate/Anchor/Delete Layer  These are comparable operations represented by their corresponding icons.
               Merge Down                  This function combines the selected layer with the layer below it that is presently visible.

               Layer Boundary Size         Each  layer  has  a  boundary,  and  by  adjusting  the  layer  dimensions,  you  can  more  easily
                                           distinguish between chosen and unselected layers.

               Layer to Image Size         The layer boundary is resized to fit the picture size.
               Scale Layer                 This modifies the layer's content's height.

               Add Layer Mask              This feature applies a layer mask to the currently selected layer to prevent damaging edits
                                           to transparency. You can select the kind of mask you want to use on the specific layer using
                                           this choice.
               Apply/Delete Layer Mask     Apply layer mask adds the modifications made in the mask to the current layer, while Delete
                                           layer mask eliminates the mask.
               Show Layer Mask             This displays any adjustments made to the applied mask.

               Edit Layer Mask             By using it or by clicking on the preview, you can alternate between the layer and its applied
                                           mask.
               Mask to Selection           It substitutes the mask layer for the selection.

               Add Alpha Channel           This gives the chosen layer more clarity. It is a very practical utility for using the GIMP to
                                           quickly create animation.

               Alpha to Selection          An  Alpha  channel  encodes  information  about  each  pixel's  degree  of  transparency  for  a
                                           chosen layer. This choice substitutes the layer's alpha channel for the selection.

               Merge Visible Layer         This function merges an image's current visible layers.
               Transform                   This feature flips or rotates an image on the currently chosen layer by 90 or 180 degrees
                                           (clockwise or anticlockwise). Additionally, it permits any movement.

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