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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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