8. Layer Essentials

Image

In this Chapter

Creating layers

Selecting layers

Restacking layers

Creating layer groups

Deleting layers and groups

Hiding and showing layers

Repositioning layer content

Changing the layer opacity

Using the lock options

Choosing Layers panel options

Filtering listings on the Layers panel

Merging layers

Flattening layers

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