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Merging Layers
Merging layers combines two or more selected layers into a single, unified layer, helping simplify your layer structure
or finalize sections of an image.
Perform the following steps to merge layers:
Step 1: Select the first layer from the Layers tab.
Step 2: Press and hold the Shift key, then select the second layer to include it.
Step 3: Right-click on one of the selected layers.
Step 4: Choose the Merge Visible Layers option from the context menu.
Step 5: A Layers Merge Options dialog box will appear; click Merge to confirm.
Deleting A Layer
The Delete Layer command removes the currently selected layer from your image,
helping to clear up unnecessary layers and streamline your project.
Perform the following steps to delete a layer:
Step 1: Select the layer you want to delete in the Layers Dialog.
Step 2: Click on Layer Delete Layer.
1
OR
Right click on the layer in the Layers Dialog and click on Delete layer from the
menu.
OR 2
Click on the Delete this Layer at the bottom of the Layers Dialog.
Experimenting with few GIMP Layer Options
GIMP allows the user to change a layer’s opacity by selecting the layer in the Layers panel and adjusting the Opacity
slider to make it more transparent or opaque.
Adding Text over an Image Layer
The Text Tool in GIMP allows you to add and customize text. To add text, select the Text Tool, click on the image, type
your text, adjust the font, size, and color, then move the text to your desired position. Once satisfied, click anywhere
outside the text box to finalize it.
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