How to use layers in adobe photoshop

Layers in Adobe Photoshop
In this post we’re going to learn about adobe photoshop’s layers.

Layers are very powerful feature of photoshop. Before creating anything in photoshop you should have the knowledge of Layers and its working if you want to create anything easily.

Think of layers as sheets of acetate stacked one on top of the other. In each layer you can create elements without disturbing the others.

In order to better understand layers follow the steps given below:

|| FIRST STEP ||

Create a new document : File – new

A ‘ new’ window will be opened as given below.

Enter the name of your document in ‘Name’ Field ( I have given ‘layers’ name to my document) . Set ‘Width’ ,’Height ‘and ‘Resolution’ to ‘200 pixels’ ‘200 pixels’ and ‘300 pixels/inch’ respectively.

Select ‘RGB color’ mode. And select ‘white’ option by clicking on the round radio button.

After entering all the details click on ‘ok’ button.

Following window will be displayed:

|| SECOND STEP||

Go to ‘window’ menu and select ‘layers’ option as shown in the image given below:

(Note: If it is already selected then no need to do this step.)

A ‘layers Palette’ will be displayed on the bottom-right corner as shown below.

Above Layer Palette is the main feature in adobe photoshop with the help of which you can do many creativities with your images and you can also create your own innovative designs , Because you can add new layers, delete existing layers and can also apply different effects on them without disturbing other layers.

In next step you will learn how to add new layers.

|| THIRD STEP ||

Add new layer by choosing one of the alternate options as given below:

Option 1: Press Shift+ctrl+N key combination

Option 2: Go to Layers menu > New > Layer .

Option 3: Click on the ‘create a new layer’ button at the bottom of layers palette as shown in the image given below: