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# Layer masks

Layer mask is like a temporary eraser. It is a non-destructive way to hide a part of images.

White represents full opaque; gray, semi-opaque; and black, a transparent image in a layer mask. A newly created layer mask is filled with white, so all image parts are in visible.

To create a required mask, use any of the following tools: painting, color corrections or filters.

Directions for working with layer masks:

To add a mask to a layer:

1. Select the layer in the Layers palette.
2. Choose Layer ‣ Add Layer Mask

To remove a mask from a layer:

1. Select the layer with the mask in the Layers palette.
2. Choose Layer ‣ Remove Layer Mask

To edit a layer mask:

1. Select the layer with the mask in the Layers palette.
2. Click on the layer mask thumbnail in the Layers palette.
3. Use editing tools to edit the layer mask.

To show or hide a layer mask:

1. Select the layer with the mask in the Layers palette.
2. Choose Layer ‣ Show/Hide Layer Mask