Chapter 5. Working with Layers

What You'll Do

Understand the Layers Palette

Define Layer Designations and Attributes

Create a New Layer

Select Layers

Create a Layer Group

Create a Selection from a Layer

Create a Layer from a Selection

Convert a Background into a Layer

Control Image Information Using the Layers Palette

Move Layers Between Documents

Use Merge Layer Options

Link and Unlink Layers

Organize Layers with Sets

Work with Layer Blending Modes

Duplicate a Layer

Delete Layers

Change Layer Properties

Work with Layer Comps Palette

Export Layers as Files

Set Layers Palette Options