Duplicating a Layer
There are times when you will need a copy of a Photoshop layer. Duplicating a layer is a simple process which creates a pixel-to-pixel copy of the selected layer. Once the copied layer is created, it becomes a separate image within the document. You can then begin to make any additions to the new layer. Duplicating a layer gives you the ability to control each layer separately and to create any desired effect.

Duplicate a Layer
Select the Layers palette.
Select the layer you want to duplicate.
Click the Layers Options button, and then click Duplicate Layer .
Enter a name for the new layer.
To place the layer in another open document, click the Document list arrow, and then select a document.
Click OK .[View full size image]
Did You Know?You can duplicate a layer with the Create New Layer button. Drag the layer over the Create New Layer button and Photoshop creates an exact copy of the layer and appends the word copy at the end of the original layer name. |