This duplicates the active layer, including its contents and attributes. The new layer will be named uniquely following the pattern described above (Add New Layer). This deletes the active layer from the image. As all images must have at least one layer, the last remaining layer cannot be deleted. It is possible (and highly recommended) to change the default name to accurately reflect the contents of the layer (see Layer Properties below). New layers are filled with transparent black pixels (i.e. X denotes the layer number - hence it is always a unique identifier. This adds a new, completely transparent layer to the image immediately above the active layer. The new layer will be given a generic name 'Layer X' by default. Other layer options include whether a layer is currently visible or invisible (hidden). Layers can have their own blending mode and opacity settings. These are applied to every pixel in the layer. There is always one active layer. It can be identified by the highlighting in the Layers Window (the layer named 'Lines' in the image above is the active layer).ĭrawing operations are only applied to the active layer. No other layer will be affected.Īssign any layer the active status by clicking on the layer in the Layers Window. The Layers Window can be relocated by clicking and dragging it by the title bar. Or by holding down Ctrl + Shift and clicking the Layers Window icon.

The window can be reset to its original position and size (including docking) by pressing Ctrl + Shift + F7 The Layers Window can be hidden by pressing the F7 key or clicking the Layers Window icon.Ĭlicking the Layers icon or pressing F7 key again toggles the visibility of the window back on.

Image elements on lower layers will be obscured by elements contained in layers higher in the stack if the element is in the corresponding area.įor an in-depth discussion on this concept, please visit the Working with Layers section.Ī new image is always created with a single layer named 'Background'. All images must have at least one layer. Think of layers in a multi-layered image as representing a stack of transparent sheets placed one on top of the other.

The Layers Window provides shortcuts to the layers which make up an image. Revision Date: 15 January 2023 Layers Window

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