
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
