Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
7.
Choose File > Save As, rename the file
04Working.psd
, and click Save.
Click OK if you see the Photoshop Format Options dialog box.
Saving another version of the start file frees you to make changes without worry-
ing about overwriting the original.
Using the Layers panel
The Layers panel lists all the layers in an image, displaying the layer names and
thumbnails of the content on each layer. You can use the Layers panel to hide,
view, reposition, delete, rename, and merge layers. The layer thumbnails are auto-
matically updated as you edit the layers.
1.
If the Layers panel is not visible in the work area, choose Window > Lay-
ers.
The Layers panel lists five layers for the 04Working.psd file (from top to bottom):
Postage, HAWAII, Flower, Pineapple, and Background.
2.
Select the Background layer to make it active (if it's not already selected).
Notice the layer thumbnail and the icons shown for the Background layer:
• The lock icon ( ) indicates that the layer is protected.
• The eye icon ( ) indicates that the layer is visible in the image window.
If you click the eye, the image window no longer displays that layer.
