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Background Layer
The Background layer is the default layer that appears when you
create a new image. An image can have only one background layer.
It is the bottommost layer of an image. You cannot change the order 1
of a background layer, its blending mode, or its opacity. However,
you can convert a background layer into a regular layer, and then
change any of these attributes.
To convert a background layer into a regular Photoshop layer:

1. Double-click the Background layer in the Layers panel. 2
The New Layer dialog box opens.
2. Set the layer options and click the OK button.

Creating a New Layer 2
You can create as many layers in an image as desired. 1
To create a new layer:
1. On the Application Bar, click Layer.
A menu appears.
2. Click New and select the Layer option from the sub-
menu that appears.
The New Layer dialog box opens.
3. Set the following options:
• In the Name box, type a name for the layer.
• Click the Color down arrow and select a colour for the layer. 4
• Click the Opacity down arrow and specify the opacity
level for the layer.
4. Click the OK button.
Photoshop creates a new layer in the Layers Panel.

Selecting Layers
You can select one or more layers to work on them. A single selected layer is called the active layer.
• To select a layer, click it in the Layers panel.
• To select multiple contiguous layers, click the first layer, and then press the Shift key and click
the last layer.
• To select multiple non-contiguous layers, press the Ctrl key and click the desired layers.
• To select all layers, click Select on the Application Bar and select the All Layers option.

Changing the Order of Layers
To change the order of layers:

1. In the Layers panel, click and drag the 1
layer up or down. 2
2. Release the mouse button when the highlighted

line appears where you want to place the
layer.

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