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# Layers Palette

- View ‣ Show Layers
- Command ⌘ + 3

To create a new layer:

- Choose Layer ‣ New Layer and click OK.
- Click button at the bottom.
- Shift ⇧ + Command ⌘ + N

To create layer from selection:

- Use any selection tool to select the portion of your image that you want to create as a layer.
- Via commands
  - Edit ‣ Copy or Command ⌘ + C
  - Edit ‣ Paste or Command ⌘ + V
- Via context menu
  - Click Layer via Copy

To remove a layer:

- Select the layer in the Layers palette that you want to remove.
- Do one of the fallowing:
  - Choose Layer ‣ Delete Layer
  - Click at the bottom of the Layers palette.

To duplicate a layer:

- Select a layer in the Layers palette that you want to duplicate.
- Do one of the fallowing:
  - Choose Layer ‣ Duplicate Layer
  - With the Move tool selected use Duplicate tool Learn more...

To show or hide a layer:

- Toggle checkbox in the Layers palette.
- Choose Layer ‣ Show/Hide Layer

To rename a layer:

- Select the layer from the Layers palette that you want to rename.
  - Choose Layer ‣ Rename
  - Double click the layer in the Layers palette
- The Layer rename sheet will appear.

Related topics

- Floating palettes